Low–socioeconomic status (SES) households have little income or wealth to buffer against
the negative impacts of adverse health events among adult household members. This …

Introduction To examine the relationship between chronic health conditions and out-of-
pocket costs (OOPC) and medical debt. Methods Secondary data from the 2013 Panel Study …

This study evaluated the short‐term links between different forms of household debt—credit
card debt, student debt, debt from relatives, mortgage debt, car debt, and debt arrears—and …

Purpose The goal of this research was to understand how cancer survivors cope with the
financial consequences of their disease. Methods Twenty-six cancer survivors who self …

Health is a major part of human welfare. The index system of common prosperity was
constructed for middle-aged and elderly people in rural areas. Besides, the impart of health …

Background Less is known about the impact of cancer on household assets and household
financial portfolio during which cancer survivors face higher mortality risk. Economic theory …

Previous research documents a robust relationship between financial strain and
psychological distress in older adults, but does not clearly indicate whether financial strain …

The high cost of health care in the United States creates complex decisions where
suboptimal choices may negatively affect an individual's physical and financial health. The …

This article examines the prevalence of household debt in middle and old age, in the context
of rising consumption, the weakening welfare safety net, and the 'democratization'of credit …

This study examined the impact of declaring consumer bankruptcy on the physical and
mental health of adult women and if outcomes differed depending on whether the filer …