Joint contribution of rotation of the back and repetitive movements to disability pension using job exposure matrix data

Heavy physical effort at work has been linked with disability pension, but the contribution of other ergonomic job exposures is less studied. We studied the independent and joint contributions of long-term exposure to (i) rotation of the back and (ii) repetitive movements to disability pension, particularly due to musculoskeletal disorders.Exposures were measured with the Helsinki Health Study Job Exposure Matrix during 1996-2005 and linked to...