Continuing exposure to disadvantageous material and perceived economic factors on self-rated health in different life stages: fixed effects analyses with data from the German Socioeconomic Panel

Abstract

Life course epidemiology explores health disparities over time. The accumulation thesis thereby suggests an add-up of disadvantages, while the adaptation model assumes an adjustment to disadvantageous conditions. Examining the relevance of these accumulation and adaptation processes, the present study analyses continuing exposure to various material and perceived economic factors on self-rated health (SRH) across different life stages.