Harmonizing measures of cross-country policies for aging research: Applications to education, pension, and long-term care systems.

Mauricio Avendano, David Knapp, Mario Padula, Giacomo Pasini

Department of Epidemiology and Health Systems, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland.Department of Epidemiology and Health Systems, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland. · pubmed

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Abstract

Decisions over the life course, such as stopping school, retiring, or receiving care, are shaped by public policies and have profound implications for health and aging. Yet, studying the impact of these policies is hampered by a lack of standardized and harmonized policy data, making peer review and validation difficult. The Gateway to Global Aging Data addresses these barriers by collecting, harmonizing, and documenting policies over time on education, retirement, and long-term care systems, enabling linkages to longitudinal data from international aging cohorts, thus accelerating research on health and aging.

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Research summary

The paper claims that harmonizing policy data on education, retirement, and long-term care systems can enhance research on health and aging. The relevance lies in its focus on the impact of public policies on aging, which can influence health outcomes and longevity.

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