There is a growing literature showing the relationship between health and economic status, though little research has focused on distinguishing between the effects for men and women. I use measures of exogenous health “shocks” to identify the different channels through which changes in...

Using data from two sources, the Health and Retirement Study and the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey, I analyze the relationship between health status and the likelihood of engaging in medical screening and other preventive behavior. The results show that individuals who are generally in poorer...