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    Financial pressures may compel nurses to work past retirement age, potentially endangering their physical health. This government-funded study highlights risks associated with extended nursing careers.

    Area of Science:

    • Nursing
    • Occupational Health
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Nurses are vital to healthcare systems.
    • Aging populations increase demand for nursing services.
    • Financial incentives may encourage nurses to delay retirement.

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    • To investigate the impact of working beyond normal retirement age on nurses' physical health.
    • To assess the risks associated with prolonged nursing careers due to financial pressures.

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