Associations of schooling type, qualification type and subsequent health in mid-adulthood: evidence from the 1970 British Cohort Study

Education is thought to benefit health. However, existing studies have predominantly focused on educational attainment-the type of institution attended has been overlooked, despite being an important indicator of education resources, quality, and future socioeconomic outcomes. In this study, we investigated associations between type of high school or university attended and multiple adult health outcomes.