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Cohort differences in the marriage–health relationship for midlife women

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  • Newton, Nicky J.
  • Ryan, Lindsay H.
  • King, Rachel T.
  • Smith, Jacqui

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The present study aimed to identify potential cohort differences in midlife women's self-reported functional limitations and chronic diseases. Additionally, we examined the relationship between marital status and health, comparing the health of divorced, widowed, and never married women with married women, and how this relationship differs by cohort.

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  • Newton, Nicky J. & Ryan, Lindsay H. & King, Rachel T. & Smith, Jacqui, 2014. "Cohort differences in the marriage–health relationship for midlife women," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 116(C), pages 64-72.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:116:y:2014:i:c:p:64-72
    DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2014.06.040
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