Abstract
Abstract Currently there is considerable discussion as to the effect of compulsory retirement on the national economy and on the vitality and longevity of the individuals concerned. Some experiences would seem to indicate that retirement causes higher mortality than is standard for the ages concerned. Frequently, however, such conclusions are not warranted because the individuals who do retire under voluntary provisions tend to be those who are in poor health. When retirement is compulsory, such experience as is available does not indicate high mortality but this is probably, at least in part, due to the fact that many quite healthy workers are among the retired group in contrast with the situation under plans having voluntary retirement. There is no conclusive data currently on hand to indicate for a given group of individuals what the effect of retirement on mortality really is depending upon whether similar groups of individuals could retire or could continue working.
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