TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2010//
TI  - Impact of musculoskeletal and medical conditions on disability retirement-a longitudinal study among construction roofers
JO  - American journal of industrial medicine
A1  - Welch, L. S.
A1  - Haile, Elizabeth
A1  - Boden, L. I.
A1  - Hunting, Katherine L.
SP  - 552
EP  - 560
VL  - 53
IS  - 6
N2  - 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.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0271-3586
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ajim.20794
ID  - ref1
ER  -