Health inequalities among young workers: the mediating role of working conditions and company characteristics.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Few studies have investigated health inequalities among young workers. The objectives of this study are to assess the extent of health inequalities in a sample of job starters and to explore the contribution of job demands and organisational factors.

Methods

We analyze data from the BIBB/BAuA Youth Employment Survey 2012. The cross-sectional survey includes a representative sample of 3214 German employees, apprentices, and trainees aged 15-24 years. Individuals were grouped by their years of schooling into low (< 12 years) and high levels of education (≥ 12 years). Regression analysis estimated the link between education and four health outcomes: self-rated health, number of health events, musculoskeletal symptoms, and mental health problems over the last 12 months

SUBMITTER: Reuter M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10635983 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature