Where are older workers with chronic conditions employed?

Abstract

Objective: To determine which industries and occupational group are associated with employment of older workers with chronic work-limiting health conditions in Australia. Design and participants: Analysis of data from the 2005 National Health Survey for 4228 workers aged 45-64 years. Main outcome measures: Rate of employment by industry and occupation of older workers with specific chronic conditions. Results: Compared with the reference industry of property and business services, workers in the retail trade industry were found to be more likely to suffer from musculoskeletal conditions (relative risk ratio [RRR], 1.56; 95% CI, 1.04-2.35), while those in health and community services had hig..