[Retrospective analysis of permanent disability among retired workers at Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais from 1966 to 1999].

Objective: The aim of the present study was to conduct a retrospective analysis of all retirement cases from permanent disability (related or not to work) of the staff members at the Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), from 1966 to 1999.

Methods: a historical series analyses to observational study was done. The considered variables included age, gender, diagnosis, occupation, date of disability leave and data of retirement.