
Using Novel Data to Understand Informal Work and Health Over the Life Course
Joelle Abramowitz
Associate Research Scientist, Survey Research Center, Institute for Social Research
Abstract
This project uses novel longitudinal measures to understand how individuals moving across different work arrangements over their lives is associated with changes in their mental health; cognition; cardiovascular risk factors including blood pressure, physical activity, and biomarkers of stress; and outcomes related to functional limitations including arthritis, mobility, and disability.