Retirement age and type as predictors of frailty: a retrospective cohort study of older businessmen.

Markus J HaapanenMikaela B von BonsdorffNiko M PerttiläTimo TörmäkangasMonika E von BonsdorffArto Y StrandbergTimo E Strandberg

Published in: BMJ open (2020)

Exiting working life early and continuing to be occupationally active until age 70 years and older were both associated with increased risk of frailty among the men. Promotion of longer work careers could, however, promote healthier ageing, as the lowest prevalence of frailty was observed in former business executives who retired at ages 66-67 years.

Keyphrases

community dwelling
middle aged
risk factors
physical activity