The prognosis for individuals on disability retirement An 18-year mortality follow-up study of 6887 men and women sampled from the general population

• Main Authors: Eriksson Henry (Author), Rosengren Annika (Author), Johansson Saga (Author), Wedel Hans (Author), Wallman Thorne (Author), Welin Lennart (Author), Svärdsudd Kurt (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Several studies have shown a markedly higher mortality rate among disability pensioners than among non-retired. Since most disability pensions are granted because of non-fatal diseases the reason for the increased mortality therefore...