2013 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
Poor Health and Income Inequality
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22730237
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
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| Allocation Type | Single-year Grants |
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| Research Field |
Economic policy
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| Research Institution | Meisei University |
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| Project Period (FY) |
2010-04-01 – 2014-03-31
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| Keywords | 就業 / 健康 / 所得 / 相対的剥奪 / 認知能力 |
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| Research Abstract |
While there are many debates about income inequality in Japan, there are not many academic debates about the influences of an individual's income level in comparison to that of others (relative income gap) on his or her health. The income gap in Japan is largely dependent on employment conditions, such as occupation and working hours. Differences in occupation and working hours may lead to differences in individual health. In this study, the relative income gap is quantitatively analyzed with regards to the relationship between differences in health and income inequality. This study also examines the influence that differences in occupation and working hours exert on health. The results of this analysis demonstrate that the lower the relative income level, the higher the probability of depression. The results also indicate that differences in occupation during work life determine variations in health and cognitive abilities in old age.
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[Journal Article] 高齢者の職歴と健康状態2011
Author(s)
梶谷真也
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Journal Title
Graduate School and School of Economics, Meisei University, Discussion Paper Series
Volume: no.19
Pages: 1-25
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