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Do you live longer if you retire earlier? A complex question answered

According to a 2020 meta-analysis, there is no significant association between voluntary early retirement and higher mortality risk when prior health status is accounted for. This challenges the long-held assumption that retiring later automatically leads to a longer life and shows that the question, "Do you live longer if you retire earlier?" has a far more complex answer influenced by personal health, financial security, and lifestyle choices.