| Health and Safety Needs of Older Workers Contributor(s): Institute of Medicine (Author), National Research Council (Author), Division of Behavioral and Social Scienc (Author) |
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ISBN: 030909111X ISBN-13: 9780309091114 Publisher: National Academies Press OUR PRICE: $56.95 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2004 Annotation: Mirroring a worldwide phenomenon in industrialized nations, the U.S. is experiencing a change in its demographic structure known as population aging. Concern about the aging population tends to focus on the adequacy of Medicare and Social Security, retirement of older Americans, and the need to identify policies, programs, and strategies that address the health and safety needs of older workers. Older workers differ from their younger counterparts in a variety of physical, psychological, and social factors. Evaluating the extent, causes, and effects of these factors and improving the research and data systems necessary to address the health and safety needs of older workers may significantly impact both their ability to remain in the workforce and their well-being in retirement. "Health and Safety Needs of Older Workers provides an image of what is currently known about the health and safety needs of older workers and the research needed to encourage social polices that guarantee older workers a meaningful share of the nation's work opportunities. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Industrial Health & Safety - Social Science | Gerontology - Business & Economics | Labor |
| Dewey: 363.110 |
| LCCN: 2004007008 |
| Physical Information: 0.86" H x 5.98" W x 9.26" (1.39 lbs) 318 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Mirroring a worldwide phenomenon in industrialized nations, the U.S. is experiencing a change in its demographic structure known as population aging. Concern about the aging population tends to focus on the adequacy of Medicare and Social Security, retirement of older Americans, and the need to identify policies, programs, and strategies that address the health and safety needs of older workers. Older workers differ from their younger counterparts in a variety of physical, psychological, and social factors. Evaluating the extent, causes, and effects of these factors and improving the research and data systems necessary to address the health and safety needs of older workers may significantly impact both their ability to remain in the workforce and their well being in retirement. Health and Safety Needs of Older Workers provides an image of what is currently known about the health and safety needs of older workers and the research needed to encourage social polices that guarantee older workers a meaningful share of the nation's work opportunities. |