Retirement has a detrimental effect on mental and physical health in the medium and long term, according to a new study by the British Institute of Economic Affairs (Institute of Economic Affairs - IEA).
That organization said that the study suggests people work as long as possible for health and economic reasons, which, as the BBC writes, is in favor of the United Kingdom Government, which plans to raise the retirement age.
Study was done by comparing inactive retired people with those who were actively working during retirement.
IEA Program Director Filip But said that the Government could continue with the deregulation of the labor market and allow people to work in the long term.
"Working longer than usual is not only in the economic interest, but it would help people live healthier lives," Booth said, while his study collaborator Edward Dutnow said the "normal" retirement age could disappear in the future.
"Employers should consider how they can take advantage of Britain's labor potential, while those looking to retire should consider whether it is really the best option," Dutnow said.
Study suggests that retirement makes a small contribution to health at the beginning, but that it declines significantly in the long run.
Retirement has been found to increase the chances of developing clinical disease depression for even 40%, dok je 60% the more likely it is to get worse physical conditions.
The effect is same for men and women, while the chances of people getting sick increase length time spent retired, the study shows.
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