Instanz: TeilenTeilen:A longer working life is particularly problematic for socially disadvantaged people and younger workersInka Burow Stabsstelle KommunikationMedizinische Hochschule Hannover04.08.2026 11:24Working for longer and longer – does it work? The development of working life from a health perspective’, has investigated the relationship between the rising state pension age and the actual healthy working life. The key finding is that the development of healthy working life often does not keep pace with the rising state pension age. Data from longitudinal studiesOne important factor is what is known as healthy life expectancy (HLE) during working age. The analysis includes conditions that frequently lead to premature withdrawal from working life, such as cardiovascular diseases, musculoskeletal disorders or cancer.