Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Public Health 2251-6085 53 12 2024 12 08 2730 2738 Heakyung Moon Department of Nursing, Hoseo University, Chungnam, Republic of Korea Wonjung Noh College of Nursing, Gachon University, Incheon, Republic of Korea 2023 09 20 2024 05 10 Background: Countries that are becoming aging societies are struggling to establish financial support policies due to their increasing numbers of retired people. In particular, the increase in middle-aged retirees has been reported as unusual and influenced by various factors. This study aimed to identify the subjective health conditions of middle-aged retirees and explore the factors that help provide basic data for developing health-related programs for them. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 7,893 people who participated in the 6th Korean Longitudinal Study of Aging in 2016. Among them, the data of 315 participants were analyzed. A theoretical framework guided the use of multiple regression analysis to examine the factors related to the subjective health status of middle-aged retirees. Results: The significant factors influencing the subjective health status were socioeconomic status (middle/high: β=.14, P=.005), number of chronic diseases (β=-.11, P=.035; above 2: β=-.38, P<.001), depression (β = -.17, P<.001), and retirement satisfaction (β=.32, P<.001). Conclusion: This study can help policymakers create effective retirement programs for middle-aged individuals and re-socialize them by enhancing physical and psychological support. https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/33252 https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/download/33252/8419