Is Educational Level Linked to Unable to Work Due to Ill-health?
| Autor: | Hyoung-Ryoul Kim, Jiyoun Jung, Jaesung Choi, Jun-Pyo Myong, Mo-Yeol Kang |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
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National health
Gerontology Chemical Health and Safety Disability lcsh:Public aspects of medicine Public Health Environmental and Occupational Health lcsh:RA1-1270 Nationwide survey Education Social group Work (electrical) Original Article Ill health Safety Risk Reliability and Quality Psychology Workplace Safety Research Health inequalities |
| Zdroj: | Safety and Health at Work Safety and Health at Work, Vol 11, Iss 2, Pp 159-164 (2020) |
| ISSN: | 2093-7997 2093-7911 |
| Popis: | Background This study aimed to examine the association between educational level and unable to work due to ill-health (UWdIH) among 30- to 79-year-old South Koreans. Methods A cross-sectional nationwide survey of the 2010–2016 Korea National Health and Nutritional Evaluation Survey was used for analyses. A total of 29,930 participants aged ≥30 and Highlights • The main finding of this study was a clear educational gradient in unable to work due to ill-health throughout all age groups. • A gender difference was also observed, as female participants showed a smaller gap between the educational level groups. • A policy priority should be given to plans that can reduce educational inequalities in unable to work due to ill-health. • Therefore, it is important to consider national policies and programmes that can help vulnerable social groups to work and enjoy healthy lives. |
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