Age, sickness and longevity in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries: evidence from the Hampshire Friendly Society

We examine the relationship between age, sickness and longevity among men who were members of the Hampshire Friendly Society (HFS) in southern England during the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries. The HFS insured its members against sickness, death and old age, keeping detailed records o...

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Main Authors: Gorsky, Martin (Author), Harris, Bernard (Author), Hinde, Andrew (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2006.
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