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Changes in job characteristics following cancer diagnosis in recently and previously diagnosed survivors: Data from the Medical Expenditures Panel Survey

142nd APHA Annual Meeting and Exposition (November 15 - November 19, 2014): http://www.apha.org/events-and-meetings/annual
Monday, November 17, 2014 : 3:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Erin E. Kent, PhD , Outcomes Research Branch, Applied Research Program, Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD
Cancer diagnosis and treatment can have a significant impact on survivor work experiences, including lower employment rates and reduced working hours. Using data from the MEPS years 2008-2011, we examined employment status and job characteristics (occupational category, wages, hours worked, benefits, and employer-provided insurance coverage) in individuals 18-65 years old who were recently diagnosed with cancer (within 12 months), previously diagnosed with cancer (>12 months ago), and individuals who have never been diagnosed with cancer. We also examined changes in job characteristics of the current main job from the first to the last round (approximately two years apart) among the three study groups.  Results show the impact of cancer on employment trajectories.

Learning Areas:

Chronic disease management and prevention
Epidemiology
Other professions or practice related to public health
Social and behavioral sciences

Learning Objectives:
Compare baseline and changes in job characteristics among adults ages 18 to 65 with and without a history of cancer in the Medical Expenditures Panel Survey 2008-2010 Analyze sociodemographic and clinical factors related to changes in job characteristics among individuals with a history of cancer in the Medical Expenditures Panel Survey 2008-2010

Keyword(s): Cancer, Economic Analysis

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: I am leading the analysis and paper examining employment changes in the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey comparing individuals with and without a history of cancer.
Any relevant financial relationships? No

I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.

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