Chronic illness and retirement in Jamaica

Author(s)

• Handa, Sudhanshu
• Neitzert, Monica

Bibliographic Information

Chronic illness and retirement in Jamaica

Sudhanshu Handa, Monica Neitzert

（LSMS working paper, no. 131）

World Bank, c1998

Note

Includes bibliographical references

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This paper explores the impact of six noncommunicable chronic diseases (NCCDs) on Jamaicans' decisions to retire. Using the 1991 and 1992 Survey of Living Conditions database it examines the significantly negative impact that NCCDs have on people remaining in employment. Chapters present findings that suggest the need to integrate health and labor market policies; discuss health transition and the labor market in Jamaica; give data, samples, and health measures; provide an econometric model; examine NCCDs in respect to gender and other social issues; and present sensitivity analysis on the impact of physical health status on employment.

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Details

• NCID: BA35489567
• ISBN:
  • 0821340875
• LCCN: 97038752
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Washington, D.C.
• Pages/Volumes: xi, 45 p.
• Size: 28 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : RA644.8.J25
  • DC21 : 614.4/27292
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Chronically ill -- Jamaica -- Retirement
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA03554716