The contribution of common mental disorders and alcohol-related morbidity to educational differences in early labour market exit among older workers: a register-based cohort study.

ABSTRACT: Previous studies have identified educational differences in early labour market exits, yet the mechanisms behind these disparities remain unclear. This study aims to examine to what extent common mental disorders (CMD) and alcohol-related morbidity can explain educational differences in early labour market exit. This cohort study included all men born 1951-53 who underwent conscription examination for military service in Sweden at age 18-20 (n = 136 466). The highest level of educational attainment and early labour market exit, using five different exit routes, was obtained from nationwide registers. Mediation analysis was used to examine the contribution of CMD and alcohol-related morbidity to the educational differences in early labour market exit. Factors measured in childhood, late ado

SUBMITTER: Carlsson E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11832143 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature