Retirement takes greater mental health toll on blue-collar women

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Share this Article Facebook Twitter Email You are free to share this article under the Attribution 4.0 International license. University Yale University Early retirement affects the mental health of women in blue-collar jobs more than women in white-collar jobs, a study of women in China shows. The findings, while focused on China, may inform other developing and developed countries concerned about the costs of health care for early retirement in an aging population. Retirement is a major transition that can have a significant impact on a person’s life. For some, retirement evokes thoughts of slowing down, relaxing, and enjoying more...