BACKGROUND: The relationship between higher education and individual health is important for improving regional human capital for health. Considering the differences in education system development and health infrastructure between China and developed countries, it is necessary to explore the specific impact of higher education expansion on individual health in China. METHODS: This study employs the cohort DID approach to examine how higher education expansion affects individual health, with a particular focus on its role in disrupting the intergenerational transmission of health, drawing data...