Do police officers and firefighters have a higher risk of disease than other public officers? A 13-year nationwide cohort study in South Korea

摘要

ObjectivesThe work of public officers involves repeated and long-term exposure to heavy workloads, high job strain and workplace violence, all of which negatively impact physical and mental health. This study aimed to evaluate and compare the incidences of diseases among different categories of public officers in Korea, in order to further understand the health risks associated with these occupations.