To browse Academia. Data on childhood conditions derived from the baseline survey of the Helsinki Health Study conducted in among 40to year-old employees of the City of Helsinki. The data on disability retirement and their main diagnoses were obtained from the Finnish Centre of Pensions and followed until the end of The results were adjusted for gender, age and adulthood occupational status.
Results: Serious or longstanding illness during childhood was associated with increased risk of disability retirement due to mental disorders in midlife hazard ratio 2. Also being bullied at school or in the circle of friends increased the risk 2.
Parental mental health problems 4. Conclusions: Childhood adverse events contribute to disability retirement due to mental disorders in midlife. Policy actions investing in children might promote their midlife health and work ability and lead to economic savings in the long run.
Key messages: Childhood adverse events increase the risk of midlife disability retirement due to mental disorders. Investing in families with children might promote their midlife work ability. Background: There is a large body of research on adulthood risk factors for retirement due to disability, but studies on the effect of adverse childhood experiences are scarce.
Aim: To examine whether adverse childhood experiences predict disability retirement. The information was gathered from postal surveys in baseline and in follow-up questionnaire. The analysed data consisted of non-retired respondents aged years women, men. Negative childhood experiences, such as financial difficulties, serious conflicts and alcohol-related problems, were assessed at baseline and disability retirement at follow-up. Results: The risk of disability retirement increased in a dose-response manner with increasing number of childhood adversities.
