The University of Michigan Health and Retirement Study (HRS) is a longitudinal panel study that surveys a representative sample of more than 20,000 people over the age of 50 in America. This study has collected data including information about health status, chronic conditions, cognitive function, financial conditions, employment history, retirement, and social factors. It has been widely used not only by academic research studying aging but also by advocacy support groups and policymaker agencies. The study has been conducted by the University of Michigan since 1992 and is supported by the National Institute on Aging (NIH) and the Social Security Administration.
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