This article from restofworld explores the impact of gig work (such as uber driving) on the health of older workers in Pakistan. As older individuals, facing challenges such as inflation and rising poverty levels, increasingly join the gig economy, concerns about their health and well-being come to light.
Key points
Inflation and economic challenges drive a significant portion of gig workers, including retirees and individuals laid off from other sectors, to seek out gig work.
The sedentary nature of gig work, particularly driving, poses health risks such as back pain, joint pain and more
Older gig workers, facing economic hardships and unemployment, are compelled to enter the gig workforce, exacerbating health issues related to age and sedentary work.