Improves well-being
Decreases depression, reduces risk of suicide in some populations
Mental health benefits
Improves social life in retirement by increasing likelihood of participation in community activities, sports & hobbies
Promotes healthier lifestyles in retirement (e.g., healthy diet, exercise)
Social health
benefits
Having a pension
Physical health benefits
Improves self-reported physical health
Increases life expectancy
Reduces risk of chronic inflammation by reducing financial stress
Improves self-reported mental health and happiness
Social health
benefits
Promotes healthier lifestyles in retirement (e.g., healthy diet, exercise)
Improves social life in retirement by increasing likelihood of participation in community activities, sports & hobbies
Physical health benefits
Improves self-reported physical health
Increases life expectancy
Reduces risk of chronic inflammation by reducing financial stress
Mental health benefits
Improves self-reported mental health and happiness
Decreases depression, reduces risk of suicide in some populations
Improves wellbeing
Having a pension
