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B Jeune

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PubMed1982

Mortality studies in unskilled and semi-skilled workers in Denmark. A comparative analysis.

Results from two Danish studies on mortality among male unskilled and semi-skilled workers are compared. The first study is based on union data, the second study on census data. Apparently conflicting results are found to be identical after making adjustment for differences in the study populations and standard populations. The male unskilled and semi-skilled workers have an excess mortality in the younger age groups which decreases with increasing age.

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PubMed1982

Incidence of disability pensions among slaughterhouse workers in Denmark. With special regard to diagnosis of the musculo-skeletal system.

The objective of this study was to examine whether slaughterhouse workers (SW) in Denmark have a higher incidence of disability than expected in comparison with the general population and the sub-group of the population that is gainfully employed, especially with regard to pensions awarded for incapacity related to the musculo-skeletal system. There were 122 male SW who were awarded disability pensions (medium or high level of compensation) in the 3-year period 1977-79 as compared with the expected figure, 152.3 (p less than 0.05) and 40 disability pensions awarded to female SW as compared with 30.7 (0.05 less than p less than 0.10). In men the Standardized Disability Ratio (SDR) increases with age. High SDRs are observed for diagnosis in the musculo-skeletal system for both sexes. The difference between observed and expected values does not change appreciably when the expected values are calculated on the basis of age-specific incidence rates among all actively employed people. Problems of the study design and selection bias are discussed to facilitate the interpretation of results. A possible deleterious effect of meatpacking on the musculo-skeletal system calls for further investigation.

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PubMed1980

Mortality of male members of the Danish semiskilled workers' union. Standardization by county.

The mortality of male members of the Danish Semiskilled Workers' Union in 1973 has been analysed in an earlier publication. The aim of the present study was to see if previously indicated trends are being maintained after standardizing mortality rates by county for the period 1973-75. Although regional variations are seen, standardization by county produces only slight differences in age and cause-specific standardized mortality ratios. Earlier members of the Semiskilled Workers' Union, especially in younger age groups, are confirmed. Low mortality in older age groups, which show a deficit of deaths from circulatory diseases and other chronic illnesses, suggests the possibility of a survival population effect.

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PubMed1980

Three-year-incidence of disability pensions among male members of the Danish semi-skilled workers' union.

The aim of this study is to evaluate the age- and diagnosis-specific incidence of disability pensions awarded within a large group of working men. The study population is the 228,612 male members, aged 20-64, of Denmark's largest trade union, the Semi-skilled Workers' Union (SID), of which two thirds of the so-called unskilled male workers are members. In all 4838 awarded disability pensions were registered in the period April 1, 1973--March 31, 1976 against 3787 expected, i.e. an excess of 31.7%. The incidence rates increases more rapidly with age for the SID-men than for all men in Denmark. The Standard Disability Ratio(SDR) is found to be over 100 for all major diagnoses. The highest SDRs are found for major diagnoses of the respiratory system (183.9) and of the musculoskeletal system (169.2). For these diagnoses a "wear syndrom" is suggested, where small handicaps combined with demands for strenuous work cause a considerable reduction in capacity to work. Regional differens in the 3-year incidence of disability pensions are found. In all 15 counties, except one, significantly more disability pensions are found to have been awarded to SID-men than expected. The highest SDRs can be found within the large branches in the Copenhagen area.

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PubMed1980

The mortality experience of early old-age and disability pensioners from unskilled- and semiskilled labour groups in Fredericia.

Survival of early old-age and disability pensioners from unskilled and semiskilled labourers was compared with the employed workers from the same local trade union. All members receiving early old-age or disability pensions during the period October 1, 1969 to September 30, 1973 were assigned to the index group provided they were still alive September 30, 1973. 2 active workers were selected as controls for each pensioner according to the closest age match. The pensioners had about 7 times higher mortality risk than their active fellow workers in the follow-up period from September 30, 1973 to January 1, 1979. It is emphasized that proper comparison is needed if excess mortality associated with early retirement is to be estimated.

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PubMed1977

Mortality of male members of the Danish Semi-skilled Unskilled Workers' Union in 1973.

The purpose of this cross-sectional study is to evaluate contemporary age and cause specific mortalities of a large group of employed men. The population is the 228,612 male members, aged 20-64, of Denmark's largest trade union, the Semi-skilled and Unskilled Workers' Union (SID). A Standard Mortality Ratio (SMR) of 93.9 compared to all men in Denmark is found. However, the distribution of mortality by age does not resemble that found in many other studies, and is usually said to result from the 'healthy worker effect'. Excess mortality is found in the younger age groups, while the opposite is the case in the older groups, mainly because of a deficit of deaths from chronic illness. Notably higher age and cause specific SMRs are found for violent and unnatural deaths, and higher SMRs for cancer of the lungs and of lymphatic and haemopoietic tissues. Regional variations are found, but no correlation found between mortality and size of union 'local'. However, cancer mortality is higher among members of specialized locals, which are situated in larger urban area. The excess mortality of members of the largest locals in the Copenhagen area is due to deaths by cancer and by violent and unnatural causes. Findings and problems will be examined further in an ongoing cohort study and in other specialized studies under preparation.

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