Work status among middle-aged and older individuals in China: the effects on physical and mental health.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

China's middle-aged and older population is a rich source of human capital. Therefore, considering the health of this group is important when creating and using human resources.

Methods

Using data from the nationwide China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) 2018 baseline survey of 19,000 adults ages 45 years and older, this study was an objective investigation of the effects of work on the physical and mental health of middle-aged and older adults. We conducted several types of analyses using details of participants' lifestyles and demographic characteristics (living environment, education, financial level, and access to medical services) with work (i.e., employment or volunteer work) as a primary input component of health production to examin

SUBMITTER: Fu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11006966 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature