Learning well, living well: the causal effects of higher education on self-rated health and mental health in China

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Analysis shows higher education improves self-rated and mental health in China, indicating social factors play a critical role.

Higher education positively impacts both self-rated health and mental health, and children of educated parents also benefit.
Statistical evidence shows significance with p < 0.01 for self-rated health and mental health in the analysis.
Utilizing ordinary least squares and instrumental variable methods, the study confirms the causal relationship effectively.
Findings suggest that interventions in education could strategically enhance public health and mitigate disparities.

Shudong Yang (2025) studied this question.

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