Although a relationship between marital status and mortality has long been recognized, no
summary estimates of the strength of the association are available. A meta-analysis of cohort …

The study of marital dissolution (ie divorce and separation) and mortality has long been a
major topic of interest for social scientists. We conducted meta-analyses and meta …

Die sechs Kapitel des Buches sind wie folgt aufgebaut: 1. Demographische Entwicklung:
Das bevoelkerungspolitische Gewicht der jungen Generation-Historische Entwicklung: Die …

The preliminary draft of this paper was prepared, under the guidance of the WHO Ageing
and Health Programme, by two young professionals, then based in WHO as interns. They …

The study of spousal bereavement and mortality has long been a major topic of interest for
social scientists, but much remains unknown with respect to important moderating factors …

Learn more about age discrimination and how it affects us allThe Encyclopedia of Ageism is
a comprehensive review of over 125 aspects of ageism, alphabetically arranged for easy …

Nutritional conditions in early life may causally affect health at older ages. This paper
examines the effects of early life exposure to the Dutch famine (Winter 1944–45) on the …

Elder abuse is a significant social issue in society. Although this area has generated an
increasing research base, there is scant literature on elder abuse viewed through the lens of …

Age is the silent shaper of work organizations and their human resource practices. It has
become a potent feature of how society is structured and how it views itself. Age …

Objective: This article examines the relationship of social network and self-rated health
among different cultural groups. Methods: This study examined associations between …