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The effect of retirement on health behaviors

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  • Devon Gorry
  • Sita Nataraj Slavov

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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.

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  • Devon Gorry & Sita Nataraj Slavov, 2023. "The effect of retirement on health behaviors," Health Economics, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., vol. 32(10), pages 2234-2259, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:hlthec:v:32:y:2023:i:10:p:2234-2259
    DOI: 10.1002/hec.4723
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