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Retirement and mortality

T Niemi

    Scandinavian Journal of Social Medicine
    |January 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Retirement due to old age does not appear to increase mortality risk. This study found no evidence that retirement is a significant stressor leading to increased death rates in men.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Public Health
    • Sociology

    Background:

    • Retirement is a significant life transition for many individuals.
    • The potential impact of retirement on health outcomes, particularly mortality, requires thorough investigation.
    • Understanding retirement's effects is crucial for public health and aging research.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the association between retirement and mortality rates.
    • To determine if retirement, based on age, acts as a stressor influencing mortality.
    • To assess both short-term and long-term mortality effects post-retirement.

    Main Methods:

    • A cohort of 1176 men retired due to old age pension was studied.
    • Mortality data was analyzed for individuals who retired based on age, excluding those retiring due to illness.

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  • Longitudinal and short-term mortality trends were compared post-retirement.

    • Main Results:

    • No significant increase in mortality was observed in the retired cohort.
    • Retirement, when based on age, did not demonstrate a short-term or long-term impact on mortality.
    • The findings suggest retirement is not a significant stressor leading to increased mortality.

    Conclusions:

    • Retirement due to old age does not appear to negatively affect mortality.
    • The study provides evidence against retirement being a major stress-inducing event impacting longevity.
    • Further research can explore other factors influencing mortality in retired populations.