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Understanding perceived “Wear and tear” of the body among older workers

Year: 2025

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: Introduction: The concept of “wear and tear” of the body due to work is frequently referenced in public debates about retirement policies in Denmark but lacks scientific definition. This study explores the subjective experience of wear and tear of the body (in Danish “nedslidning”) [for full text, please go to the a.m. URL]

Source: German Medical Science (German Research Foundation)

DOI: 10.3205/25premus133

Author: Andersen, Lars

Institution: National Research Centre for the Working Environment

Language: English

Topic: Retirement, Disability, and Employment

Subfield: Demography

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7080803450

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