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Impact of musculoskeletal and medical conditions on disability retirement-a longitudinal study among construction roofers.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20112256     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Process    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
BACKGROUND: To assess the intersection of work demands, chronic medical and musculoskeletal conditions, aging, and disability, we initiated a longitudinal study of construction roofers who were current union members between the ages of 40 and 59.
METHODS: Participants were asked about the presence of medical conditions and musculoskeletal disorders; the Work Limitations Questionnaire, the SF-12, and other validated assessments of social and economic impact of injury were included.
RESULTS: Factors at baseline that predicted leaving for a health-related reason were older age, lower physical functioning, work limitations, and having missed work. Those who left roofing for a health-related reason were much more likely to have a lower economic score at the 1 year interview.
CONCLUSIONS: Medical and musculoskeletal conditions are strongly associated with work limitation, missed work, and reduced physical functioning; these factors are also associated with premature departure from the workforce.
Authors:
Laura S Welch; Elizabeth Haile; Leslie I Boden; Katherine L Hunting
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.    
Journal Detail:
Title:  American journal of industrial medicine     Volume:  53     ISSN:  1097-0274     ISO Abbreviation:  Am. J. Ind. Med.     Publication Date:  2010 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-05-27     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8101110     Medline TA:  Am J Ind Med     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  552-60     Citation Subset:  IM    
Copyright Information:
2010 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
Affiliation:
CPWR-The Center for Construction Research and Training, Silver Spring, Maryland, USA. lwelch@cpwr.com <lwelch@cpwr.com>
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Grant Support
ID/Acronym/Agency:
R01OH00369/OH/NIOSH CDC HHS

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