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Health Status and Risk Indicator Trends of the Aging U.S. Healthcare Workforce
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Apr 2012
Source: J Occup Environ Med. 54(4):497-503 -
Alternative Title:J Occup Environ Med
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Description:Objectives
Describe the health status and risk indicator trends in a representative sample of US healthcare workers aged 45+ years.
Methods
Using pooled data from the 1997–2009 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), logistic regression analyses were performed to determine if age-group specific morbidity risks differed within occupational subgroups of the healthcare workforce (N=6,509). Health and morbidity trends were examined via complex survey adjusted and weighted Chi-square tests.
Results
Rates of functional limitation and hypertension increased among diagnosing/assessing healthcare workers. The prevalence of hearing impairment, cancer, and hypertension was 2–3x greater in health diagnosing/assessing workers 60+ years versus younger workers. Healthcare service workers were up to 19x more likely to be obese, compared to workers who diagnose/assess health.
Conclusions
Healthier workplaces and targeted interventions are needed to optimize the ability to meet healthcare demands of this aging workforce.
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Pubmed ID:22446575
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Pubmed Central ID:PMC3323772
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