The impact of the 2008 recession on the health of older workers: data from 13 European countries.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Fluctuations in the national economy shape labour market opportunities and outcomes, which in turn influence the health conditions of older workers. This study examined whether overall economic shifts during the 2008 recession was associated with four health indicators among older workers.

Method

Data came from 4917 respondents (16 090 contacts) aged 50-70 in 13 European countries (Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland) participating in the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe. Health and employment assessments from 2004-13 were linked to annual data on fluctuations in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita, life expectancy and unemployment rates for each country. Us

SUBMITTER: Axelrad H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6251540 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature