Few studies in Japan have examined the crossover effect of education on health. This effect pertains to how the education level of one spouse influences the health behaviors and health status of the other.
Utilizing data from the Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare’s surveys conducted in 2010, 2013, and 2016, this study presents an empirical analysis of the effects of education on the health status and health behaviors of retired husbands and wives aged 65 years or older. The study aims to examine the disparities and crossover effects among married couples.
Basic statistics indicate that wives exhibit better dietary health behaviors, whereas husbands excel in exercise, sleep and medical checkups. Furthermore, the crossover effect is more pronounced when the influence of wives’ education extends to the health behaviors of their husbands compared to the reverse scenario. Among various health behaviors, the impact of educational background is most evident in medical checkups, demonstrating a clear crossover effect for both husbands and wives.

Authors:
Mamiko Takeuchi, Aichigakuin University, Japan

About the Presenter(s)
Professor Mamiko Takeuchi is a University Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer at Aichigakuin University in Japan

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