Open AccessMusculoskeletal disorders among construction roofers—physical function and disability
Author(s) -
Laura S. Welch,
Elizabeth Haile,
Leslie I. Boden,
Katherine L. Hunting
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
scandinavian journal of work, environment and health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1795-990X
pISSN - 0355-3140
DOI - 10.5271/sjweh.1302
Subject(s) - musculoskeletal disorder , accommodation , workforce , longitudinal study , odds ratio , medicine , odds , physical therapy , gerontology , psychology , human factors and ergonomics , logistic regression , poison control , environmental health , pathology , neuroscience , economics , economic growth
This study investigated the relationships between work demands, chronic medical and musculoskeletal conditions, aging, and the ability to remain on the job in a longitudinal study of 979 construction roofers between the ages of 40 and 59 years.