Women’s higher likelihood of disability pension: the role of health, family and work. A 5–7 years follow-up of the Hordaland Health Study

Women’s higher likelihood of disability pension: the role of health, family and work. A 5–7 years follow-up of the Hordaland Health Study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Women’s higher risk of disability pension compared with men is found in countries with high female work participation and universal welfare schemes. The aim of the study was to examine the extent to which self-perceived health, famil...

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Main Authors: Haukenes Inger, Gjesdal Sturla, Rortveit Guri, Riise Trond, Mæland John
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Disability pension
Cohort study
Educational status
Gender
Health
Occupational group
Risk factors
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/720

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