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At Work 74 (Fall 2013)

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All At Work articles about research findings can now be found in the Publications & Resources, on the Plain-language summaries page. At Work articles about events, initiatives, appointments and awards can be found in the News & Events section, on the What’s New page.

Heart disease, arthritis, diabetes raise risk of leaving workforce

IWH study of chronic conditions common in older age finds strong associations with people being out of labour force, particularly when conditions are paired
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People hit by joblessness in early 1990s faced higher risk of dying within 10 years

IWH study finds people unemployed in 1991 had higher mortality rates across broad range of causes
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Building an understanding of back pain, a common but poorly understood condition

The Cochrane Back Review Group, hosted at IWH, celebrates 15 years of synthesizing and assessing research on neck and back pain
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Leading indicators project tests five tools for ability to predict injury claims

With help from 1,800 Ontario employers, IWH team probes workplace factors for link to future claims
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A round-up of IWH research funded by external grants

A snapshot of some of the studies being undertaken by Institute for Work & Health (IWH) scientists, thanks to external grants received between January 2012 and June 2013.
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IWH News

Introducing new members on IWH board ~ And warm thanks to outgoing board members ~ 2014 Nachemson lecture on research impact ~ IWH to host WDPI 2014 ~ IWH’s scientist awarded esteemed lectureship
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