Objective: The use of multilevel modelling with data from population-based surveys is often
limited by the small number of cases per level-2 unit, prompting many researchers to use …

To map out area effects on health research, this study had the following aims:(1) to inventory
multilevel investigations of area effects on self rated health, cardiovascular diseases and risk …

We investigate whether job loss due to plant closure causes an increased risk of (cause-
specific) mortality and hospitalization for male workers having strong labour market …

Background Although life expectancy in the European Union (EU) is increasing, whether
most of these extra years are spent in good health is unclear. This information would be …

This paper examines the impact of job loss on a number of non-fatal health events, which
are nonetheless severe enough to require hospital in-patient care. We focus on job loss due …

Immigrants account for 20% of the population and 60% of total population growth in Canada
(Statistics Canada). The majority of immigrants are accepted for entry to Canada under the …

Using Eurobarometer data, we document large variation across European countries in
education gradients in income, self-reported health, life satisfaction, obesity, smoking and …

The existing evidence linking recessions to individual and population health presents a
puzzle. Some studies show that people who experience the kinds of labor market, housing …

Background Ill health is a risk factor and a consequence of unemployment, which might vary
depending on the national rate of unemployment. We investigated the long-term effect of …

Paid work is related to health in complex ways, posing both risks and benefits.
Unemployment is associated with poor health, but some jobs may still be worse than no job …