Effect of retirement on the body mass index in China: a nationwide study based on the regression discontinuity design.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Retirement represents a significant life transition and is associated with individual health outcomes. Previous studies on the health effects of retirement have yielded inconsistent conclusions. This study aimed to estimate the impact of retirement on the body mass index (BMI) and BMI-defined overweight and obesity.

Methods

Between 2012 and 2015, this study included 88,471 public sector participants from the Chinese Hypertension Survey (CHS) while excluding those working in the private sector. By utilizing the fuzzy regression discontinuity design (FRDD), this research evaluated the direct impact of retirement on the BMI, as well as on the overweight and obesity rates. Additionally, the study examined variations in the effects of retirement among groups stratifi

SUBMITTER: Mi J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11780768 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature