The contributions of fertility during adolescence to disability across the life-course: hypothesized causal pathways, research gaps, and future directions

• Main Authors: Catherine M. Pirkle (Author), Maria P. Velez (Author), Tetine L. Sentell (Author), Diego G. Bassani (Author), Marlos R. Domingues (Author), Saionara M. A. Câmara (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2024-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Context Robust associations have been identified between fertility during adolescence and the disablement process, including pathologies, impairments, functional limitations and disability. Limited theoretical or empirical research considers how and why such relationships exist generally or with the...