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Tuomi K, ed. Eleven-year-follow-up of aging workers. Scand J Work Environ Health 1997;23 (suppl 1).NOTES. This supplement introduces the results of longitudinal studies of aging workers in physically, mixed, and mentally demanding jobs. The age related changes in health, stress symptoms, lifestyle, work demands, and work ability are shown. The results of a regression analysis showed which factors improved or caused a deterioration in the work ability of aging workers in 11 years. .

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