Objectives: Previous studies have observed increasing limitations among the middle-aged,
including those aged 40–64, raising the question how healthy work participation has …

Objectives: Examine trends in limitations among young (15–39), middle-aged (40–64) and
older age-groups (>= 65) and their socioeconomic differences. Methods: Population-based …

We examined trends in severe functional limitations among working and non-working adults
in Germany (ages 40–65). Four population-based samples of 11,615 participants were …

Socioeconomic inequalities in disability-free life expectancy (DFLE) exist across all
European countries, yet the driving determinants of these differences are not completely …

Objective We investigate whether there are changes over time in years in good health
people can expect to live above (surplus) or below (deficit) the pension age, by level of …

Background Persons with a lower socioeconomic position spend more years with disability,
despite their shorter life expectancy, but it is unknown what the important determinants are …

Purpose The global activity limitation indicator (GALI) is the only internationally agreed and
harmonised participation restriction measure. We examine if GALI, as intended, is a …

Human development and ageing are lifelong processes, where earlier life conditions and
events are interlinked with later life outcomes. Patterns of inequality within and among …

Research question How do different warning indicators help to identify disabling
dysmenorrhoea among women in young adulthood? Design A nationwide cross-sectional …

We show how regional governments affect the appropriate–in terms of territorial equity–
assignment of a national LTC benefit. We analyse the case of Italy, featuring a three-layers …