Asthme et itinéraire professionnel à partir des données de l’enquête SIP, 2006 et 2010

Purpose of the study. The working life of people with asthma and the consequences of asthma on their socio-economic status are often unfavorable (decreased income and/or loss of employment). The objective of our analysis was to study the socio-professional itinerary of asthmatic people using data from Sante et Itineraire Professionnel survey. Methods. In 2006, 13,648 individuals aged 20 to 74 years living in France participated in the survey, among whom 11,220 individuals were re-interviewed in 2010. Our study population included 11,068 persons who participated in both phases of the survey and had a occupational itinerary. Asthma at different times of life was identified through individuals' reporting. Data on occupational and medical history were collected. Results. In women, the age-adjusted probability of having asthma was higher in those with at least one period of unemployment during their working life, a period of unemployment of more than one year, and a shorter duration of employment. It was lower in those with the highest incomes. Between 2006 and 2010, women with asthma experienced more often periods of unemployment and sick leave than non-asthmatics. In men, no significant difference was observed. Conclusion. These results suggest that asthmatic women experience a more unstable working life and have lower incomes as compared to non-asthmatics, which is not observed in men. The ongoing Coset and Constances cohorts would allow to assess more deeply the impact of asthma on the working life. (C) 2019 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.