Metabolic syndrome increases the risk for premature employment exit: A longitudinal study among 60 427 middle-aged and older workers from the Lifelines Cohort Study and Biobank.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aimed to examine whether (i) metabolic syndrome (MetS) increases the risk for premature employment exit and (ii) a dose-response relationship exists between an increasing number of MetS components and premature employment exit among middle-aged and older workers.

Methods

A sample of N=60 427 Dutch workers (40-64 years old) from the Lifelines Cohort Study and Biobank were examined using data from five measurement waves during a total median follow-up time of 4.2 years. MetS components were based on physical measures, blood markers, and medication use. Premature employment exit types (ie, unemployment, work disability, and early retirement) were determined using questionnaires. MetS and number of MetS components were examined as risk factors for premature

SUBMITTER: Runge K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10866619 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature