Chapter 1 Framework

Chapter 2 Summary and Research Implications

Chapter 4 The New Roles of Men and Women and Implications for Families and Societies

Chapter 5 Sex Differences in Health and Survival

Chapter 6 Gender Differences in the Relationship Between Household Position and Health in Twelve European Countries: Are They Associated with the Value Climate?

Chapter 7 Similarity of Perceived Health Between Household Members: The “Mutual Influences” Hypothesis

Chapter 8 Household Position, Parenthood, and Self-reported Adult Health. Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Evidence from the Austrian Generations and Gender Survey

Chapter 9 The Contextual and Household Contribution to Individual Health Status in Germany: What Is the Role of Gender and Migration Background?

Chapter 10 Health-Risk Behaviour of Women and Men—Differences According to Partnership and Parenthood. Results of the German Health Update (GEDA) Survey 2009–2010

Chapter 11 Fertility Histories and Health in Later Life in Italy

Chapter 12 The Effect of Current Family Situation on Slow Walking Speed at Old Age