Increases in Social Security retirement age, individuals continuing to work at older ages and rising obesity rates are among the numerous factors cited as possible contributors to the growth in the SSDI program. Increases in Social Security retirement age, individuals continuing to work at older ages and rising obesity rates are among the numerous factors cited as possible contributors to the growth in the SSDI program. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Many industries across the U.S. have jobs with a increased exposure to risks. For employees working under such conditions, high-risk jobs open the door to injuries, illnesses and the possibility of not being able to return to work.

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