Date of Award
Fall 1-2-2026
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Economics
First Advisor
Partha Deb
Second Advisor
Sangita Vyas
Academic Program Adviser
Matthew Baker
Abstract
This study examines the effects of Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD) legalization on health outcomes and behavior among elderly U.S. adults using BRFSS data from 2005-2022. Using staggered difference-in-differences, this paper finds that MAiD increases exercise, lowers BMI, and reduces blood pressure medication use.
Recommended Citation
Wu, Jacky, "The Effect of Medical Aid in Dying on Health Outcomes and Risky Behavior of the Elderly" (2026). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/hc_sas_etds/1447
