The contribution of employment and working conditions to occupational inequalities in non-communicable diseases in Europe.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Social inequalities in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are evident across all European regions. Employment and working conditions are important determinants of NCDs, however, few comparative studies have examined how these conditions contribute to health inequalities. This study therefore examines the association of non-standard employment and poor working conditions with occupational inequalities in multiple NCDs and whether there are differences by gender and across European regions.

Methods

We used cross-sectional data from 20 European countries for women and men aged 25-75 (n = 19 876), from round 7 of the European Social Survey. Data were analyzed for self-rated health (SRH) and 9 NCDs: heart/circulatory problems, high blood pressure, arm/hand pain, breathin

SUBMITTER: McNamara CL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7851888 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature