High physical work demands and working life expectancy in Denmark.
Jacob PedersenBastian Bygvraa SchultzIda Elisabeth Huitfeldt MadsenSvetlana SolovievaLars Louis AndersenPublished in: Occupational and environmental medicine (2020)
Our findings show that high physical work demands are a marked risk factor for a shortened working life and increased years of sickness absence and unemployment. The results are important when selecting high-risk occupations, and expand the knowledge base for informed political decision making concerning statutory retirement age.