The impact of osteoarthritis on early exit from work: results from a population-based study

The impact of osteoarthritis on early exit from work: results from a population-based study

Abstract Background Osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of pain and disability, which may be a source of productivity losses. The objectives of this study were to describe the impact of OA, namely through pain and physical disability, on early exit from work and to calculate its economic burden....

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Main Authors: Pedro A. Laires, Helena Canhão, Ana M. Rodrigues, Mónica Eusébio, Miguel Gouveia, Jaime C. Branco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-04-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Exit from work
Early Retirement
Work disability
Indirect costs
Cost of illness
Economic impact
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-5381-1

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