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Aging and changes in health

J Seitsamo1, M Klockars

  • 1Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki, Finland.

Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health
|January 1, 1997
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Aging workers reported more diseases but improved perceived health over time. Factors like fewer illnesses, exercise, and life satisfaction contributed to better self-assessed health.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Gerontology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Aging workforce health is a growing concern.
  • Understanding changes in health status and perception among older workers is crucial for public health initiatives.
  • Longitudinal studies are essential to track health trends in this demographic.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate changes in disease prevalence and perceived health among aging municipal workers between 1981 and 1992.
  • To identify factors associated with improvements in self-assessed health in older workers.

Main Methods:

  • A longitudinal study of 4534 municipal workers aged 55-69 in 1992.
  • Data collected via questionnaires in 1981 and 1992.
  • Statistical analyses included chi-square tests and logistic regression.

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Main Results:

  • Significant increases in musculoskeletal and cardiovascular disease rates were observed from 1981 to 1992.
  • Despite increased disease prevalence, self-assessed health improved across all age groups.
  • Factors such as a low number of physical illnesses, absence of specific diseases, nonphysical work, exercise, and life satisfaction positively influenced perceived health.

Conclusions:

  • Perceived health improvement in older workers may indicate shifting health criteria.
  • The relationship between objective health status and self-assessed health warrants further investigation.
  • Interventions promoting physical activity and life satisfaction could enhance the well-being of aging workers.