Occupational Medicine 1988;38:61-64
© 1988 Society of Occupational Medicine
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Medical Retirements and Deaths in Service of Diabetic Employees in the Post Office
Post Office Occupational Health and Safety Executive, London, UK
The first two papers in this series described the work experiences of diabetics in one Post Office Region (Welch, 1986) and the range of duties and problems they faced (Welch, 1987). This paper focuses on the national picture of medical retirements and deaths in service of diabetic employees in the Post Office
During the 10 year period (19751984) the median ages of retiral of diabetic employees were somewhat higher than other employees who retired on ill health grounds. Male diabetic employees who died in service had somewhat lower mean and median ages than other employees who died in service.
Requests for reprints should be addressed to: Dr R. A. Welch, Chief Medical and Safety Advisor, Post Office Occupational Health and Safety Executive, The Post Office, 33 Grovesnor Place, London SW1X 1PX, UK