Inequality in Mortality and Cardiovascular Risk Among Young, Low-Income, Self-Employed Workers: Nationwide Retrospective Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Self-employment is a significant component of South Korea's labor force; yet, it remains relatively understudied in the context of occupational safety and health. Owing to different guidelines for health checkup participation among economically active individuals, disparities in health maintenance may occur across varying employment statuses.

Objective

This study aims to address such disparities by comparing the risk of all-cause mortality and comorbidities between the self-employed and employee populations in South Korea, using nationwide data. We sought to provide insights relevant to other countries with similar cultural, social, and economic contexts.

Methods

This nationwide retrospective study used data from the Korean National Health Insurance Service

SUBMITTER: Yun B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11429069 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature