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Title: Health Status and Risk Indicator Trends of the Aging U.S. Healthcare Workforce

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Publication Year: 2012

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Abstract: 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.

Url: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3323772/

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Authors: Lee, David, J; Fleming, Lora, E; LeBlanc, William, G

Periodical (Full): J Occup Environ Med

Issue: 4

Volume: 54

Pages: 497-503

Data Collections: IPUMS Health Surveys - NHIS

Topics: Health

Countries: United States