Rivalry, solidarity, and longevity among siblings: A life course approach to the impact of sibship composition and birth order on later life mortality risk, Antwerp (1846-1920)
<b>Background</b>: Family composition and household dynamics, both in early and in later life, influence individual health and longevity. Both positive and negative effects can be expected in terms of sibling size and composition. On one hand, siblings compete with each other, which may...
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| Language: | English |
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Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research
2014-11-01
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| Series: | Demographic Research |
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| Online Access: | http://www.demographic-research.org/volumes/vol31/38/ |