Occupational class differences in diagnostic-specific sickness absence: a register-based study in the Finnish population, 2005–2014

Occupational class differences in diagnostic-specific sickness absence: a register-based study in the Finnish population, 2005–2014

Abstract Background Musculoskeletal diseases and mental disorders are major causes of long-term sickness absence in Western countries. Although sickness absence is generally more common in lower occupational classes, little is known about class differences in diagnostic-specific absence over time. F...

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Main Authors: Johanna Pekkala, Jenni Blomgren, Olli Pietiläinen, Eero Lahelma, Ossi Rahkonen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-08-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Sickness absence
Occupational class
Musculoskeletal diseases
Mental disorders
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-017-4674-0

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