Explaining occupational class differences in sickness absence: results from middle-aged municipal employees.

Objectives Low socioeconomic position is consistently associated with higher rates of sickness absence. We aimed to examine whether working conditions, health-related behaviours and family-related factors explain occupational class differences in medically certified sickness absence. Methods The stu...

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Published in:	Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health Vol. 64; no. 9; pp. 802 - 808
Main Authors:	Laaksonen M, Piha K, Rahkonen O, Martikainen P, Lahelma E
Format:	research tables/charts Journal Article
Published:	BMJ Publishing Group Sep2010
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