Change in body mass index during transition to statutory retirement: an occupational cohort study

Change in body mass index during transition to statutory retirement: an occupational cohort study

Abstract Background Retirement is a major life transition affecting health behaviors. The aim of this study was to examine within-individual changes in body mass index (BMI) during transition from full-time work to statutory retirement by sex and physical work characteristics. Methods A multiwave co...

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Main Authors: Sari Stenholm, Svetlana Solovieva, Eira Viikari-Juntura, Ville Aalto, Mika Kivimäki, Jussi Vahtera
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-06-01
Series:International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
Subjects:
Body weight
BMI
Weight change
Work exposure
Retirement
Aging
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12966-017-0539-2

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