1. The effect of retirement on health behaviors.
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Gorry D and Slavov SN
- Subjects
- Male, Humans, Exercise, Sedentary Behavior, Retirement, Health Behavior
- Abstract
This paper analyzes the effect of retirement on health behaviors using three nationally representative U.S. datasets. Findings show a decrease in drinking at the intensive margin, particularly for males. Individuals change their composition of exercise behaviors upon retirement, with varying effects of retirement depending on exercise intensity and gender. Dining patterns also change, with changes in eating out among men and more time spent on food preparation. Finally, although retirement increases time spent watching TV and movies as well as time spent sleeping, it reduces overall sedentary time., (© 2023 The Authors. Health Economics published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)
- Published
- 2023
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