Germany’s changing demographics are putting a greater focus on the relationship between work and health. After all, people’s willingness and ability to work for longer will depend to some extent on the state of their health. And while those with health impairments are at greater risk of being made redundant, they also remain unemployed for longer on average. What’s more, unemployment itself can lead to, or exacerbate, health problems.
So, what should employment look like, and what must it offer, to ensure that people can keep working for longer and maintain their health? What are the connections between unemployment and poor health? And how do vocational rehabilitation measures affect employability? We have compiled a list of IAB publications and projects that help to answer these and other questions you may have about work and health.
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