Who gets an invalid pension?
The major causes of incapacity in individuals accepted for the Invalid Pension (IP) are categorized, the largest groups being: ischaemic heart disease, neurosis, respiratory disease and nervous system disease. However, for years lost from work, the largest incapacity groups were: neurosis, nervous system disease, psychosis and vertebral disease. The most significant factors influencing acceptance for the IP were occupation and country of birth, with a highly significant excess of Greek born migrants.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003327:Coronary Disease; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D005006:Ethnicity; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009422:Nervous System Diseases; D009497:Neurotic Disorders; D010415:Pensions; D011618:Psychotic Disorders; D012140:Respiratory Tract Diseases; D013122:Spinal Diseases