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Is There a Gradient in Life Span by Position in the Social Hierarchy?

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  • John N Lavis

    (Centre for Health Economics and Policy Analysis, Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, McMaster University, Institute for Work & Health, Population Health Program, Canadian Institute for Advanced Research)

  • Christopher B McLeod

    (Institute for Work & Health)

  • Cameron A Mustard

    (Institute for Work & Heath, Population Health Program, Canadian Institute for Advanced Research, Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Toronto)

  • Greg L Stoddart

    (Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Toronto)

Abstract

Objectives - To examine within an economically homogeneous group whether there is a gradient in life span by position in the social hierarchy. Methods - Using birth and death information for British peers and baronets, we calculated average life span (in years) for first- and inherited-title holders separately, by century of birth, and by peerage type. As well, we regressed life spans on peerage type, adjusting for century of birth and age at award. Results - There appears to be no gradient in life span by position in the social hierarchy even after accounting for cohort and selection effects. For inherited-title holders, peers of several peerage types have shorter life spans than peers in the lowest position in the social hierarchy. Conclusions - The lack of a gradient in life span by position in the social hierarchy suggests the need to continue exploring factors related to life within in economic hierarchy.

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  • John N Lavis & Christopher B McLeod & Cameron A Mustard & Greg L Stoddart, 2001. "Is There a Gradient in Life Span by Position in the Social Hierarchy?," Centre for Health Economics and Policy Analysis Working Paper Series 2001-10, Centre for Health Economics and Policy Analysis (CHEPA), McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada.
    • Handle: RePEc:hpa:wpaper:200110
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