The Impact of Retirement on Cardiovascular Disease and Its Risk Factors: A Systematic Review of Longitudinal Studies.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

People are now spending longer in retirement than ever before and retirement has been found to influence health. This study systematically reviewed the impact of retirement on cardiovascular disease (CVD) and its risk factors (metabolic risk factors, blood biomarkers, physical activity, smoking, drinking, and diet).

Research design and methods

Longitudinal studies published in Medline, Embase, Social Science Citation Index, PsycINFO, and Social Policy and Practice were searched. No language restrictions were applied if there was an English abstract. Eighty-two longitudinal studies were included after critical appraisals.

Results

Studies in the United States often found no significant effect of retirement on CVD, while studies in European coun

SUBMITTER: Xue B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7362617 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature