Obesity in Late Adolescence and Healthcare Costs in Young to Mid‐Adulthood
ABSTRACT Aims The global prevalence of obesity has more than doubled between 1990 and 2022, making it a significant public health concern. Obesity is associated with an increased risk of various complications, including cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, as well as increased risk for all‐cause mortality.
Cheli Melzer Cohen +5 more
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Sickness absence and disability pension trajectories among individuals on sickness absence due to stress-related disorders. Two prospective population-based cohorts with 13-month follow-up. [PDF]
Gémes K +5 more
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ABSTRACT Introduction Return to studies or employment, a major element of recovery after a first episode of psychosis (FEP), is out of reach of a significant proportion of patients. Specific programs such as Individual Placement Support (IPS) have been proposed to overcome this hurdle.
M. Renda +7 more
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Solidarity in Welfare States During and After the Global Pandemic: A Theoretical Investigation
ABSTRACT Welfare state policies are based on cultural ideals of solidarity; however, the extent of solidarity provided by welfare state institutions has varied substantially, both historically and across nations and policy fields. This article aims to answer the following questions: How did solidarity as an institutional norm in welfare states change ...
Birgit Pfau‐Effinger +1 more
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Neuropathic Pain Medication and Antidepressant Use after Disability Pension in Patients with Spinal Cord Stimulation for Persistent Spinal Pain Syndrome. [PDF]
Kaijankoski H +5 more
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Understanding Gaps in the Provision of Long‐Term Care for Older People Across Europe
ABSTRACT Since the 1990s, European welfare states have expanded long‐term care (LTC) support for older people, yet gaps in social security and unmet needs persist. This study identifies key gaps in LTC provision and examines how differences in policy design contribute to them.
Christopher Grages
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Level of and Changes in Perceived Work Ability Among Partial Disability Pensioners and the Risk of Full Disability Pension-A Register-Linked Cohort Study. [PDF]
Wallius MA +4 more
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ABSTRACT Frontline discretion serves as a core function in welfare delivery. However, little is known about the process between input and output of discretionary assessments. As welfare administrations increasingly explore automated decision‐support systems to improve consistency and efficiency, it becomes crucial to understand the mechanisms and ...
Maria G. Volckmar‐Eeg, Silje Andresen
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