The impact of osteoarthritis on early exit from work: results from a population-based study

• Main Authors: Pedro A. Laires (Author), Helena Canhão (Author), Ana M. Rodrigues (Author), Mónica Eusébio (Author), Miguel Gouveia (Author), Jaime C. Branco (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of pain and disability, which may be a source of productivity losses. The objectives of this study were to describe the impact of OA, namely through pain and physical disability, on early exit from work and to calculate its economic burden....