Retirement and cardiovascular disease: a longitudinal study in 35 countries.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Many countries have been increasing their state pension age (SPA); nonetheless, there is little consensus on whether retirement affects the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). This study examined the associations of retirement with CVD and risk factors.

Methods

We used harmonized longitudinal datasets from the Health and Retirement Study and its sister surveys in 35 countries. Data comprised 396 904 observations from 106 927 unique individuals aged 50-70 years, with a mean follow-up period of 6.7 years. Fixed-effects instrumental variable regressions were performed using the SPA as an instrument.

Results

We found a 2.2%-point decrease in the risk of heart disease [coefficient = -0.022 (95% confidence interval: -0.031 to -0.012)] and a 3.0%-point decrease

SUBMITTER: Sato K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10396426 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature