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Why Is the Educational Gradient of Mortality Steeper for Men?

2009; Oxford University Press; Volume: 64B; Issue: 5 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1093/geronb/gbp013

1758-5368

Jennifer Karas Montez, M. D. Hayward, Dustin Brown, Robert A. Hummer,

Employment and Welfare Studies

It is often documented that the educational gradient of mortality is steeper for men than for women; yet, the explanation remains a matter of debate. We examine gender differences in the gradients within the context of marriage to determine whether overall differences reflect gender differences in health behaviors or a greater influence of men's education on spousal health.