Do Those Who Retire Early Live Longer?

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Mon, 07/23/2012 - 4:32am

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Do those who retire early live longer?

Senh: From the graph, it appears that wealthier people live longer. Women also have a higher life expectancy than men.

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Topics:  life expectancy   retirement   
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