Educational and gender disparities in healthy working life expectancy among middle-aged and older adults in South Korea.

Munyoung Yang, Jongin Lee, Marty Lynch, Ross Wilkie, Martie van Tongeren, Mo-Yeol Kang

Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea (the Republic of).Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea (the Republic of). · pubmed

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Abstract

Understanding healthy working life expectancy (HWLE) is critical in ageing societies to promote both extended workforce participation and well-being. This study quantifies WLE and HWLE among middle-aged and older adults in Korea, stratified by gender and education.

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Research summary

The paper quantifies healthy working life expectancy among middle-aged and older adults in South Korea, highlighting disparities by gender and education. This research is relevant as it addresses workforce participation and well-being in aging populations, which are critical factors in longevity discussions.

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