Self-rated health and changes in self-rated health as predictors of mortality

Abstract

"Empirical evidence from several countries reveals that self-rated health is a valid predictor of mortality. So far, there have been no studies conducted for Germany. Using data from the German Socio-Economic Panel Study (GSOEP) we confirm the relationship between self-rated health and mortality for Germany. In addition the GSOEP data enable an exploration of the trajectory hypothesis." (Author's abstract, IAB-Doku) ((en))

Cite article

Schwarze, J., Andersen, H. & Anger, S. (2000): Self-rated health and changes in self-rated health as predictors of mortality. First evidence from German panel data. (DIW-Diskussionspapiere 203), Berlin, 13 p.