Arthritis diagnosis and symptoms are positively associated with specific physical job exposures in lower- and middle-income countries: cross-sectional results from the World Health Organization’s Study on global AGEing and adult health (SAGE)

Arthritis diagnosis and symptoms are positively associated with specific physical job exposures in lower- and middle-income countries: cross-sectional results from the World Health Organization’s Study on global AGEing and adult health (SAGE)

Abstract Background In higher income countries, work-related squatting and heavy lifting have been associated with increased arthritis risk. Here, we address the paucity of data regarding associations between arthritis and work-related physical stressors in lower- and middle-income countries. Method...

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Main Authors: Sharon L. Brennan-Olsen, Svetlana Solovieva, Eira Viikari-Juntura, Ilana N. Ackerman, Steven J. Bowe, Paul Kowal, Nirmala Naidoo, Somnath Chatterji, Anita E. Wluka, Michelle T. Leech, Richard S. Page, Kerrie M. Sanders, Fernando Gomez, Gustavo Duque, Darci Green, Mohammadreza Mohebbi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-06-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Arthritis
Lower- and middle-income countries
Obesity
Occupation
Social factors
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-5631-2

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