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Musculoskeletal Disorders in the European Workforce


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30 September 2009 Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) account for nearly half (49%) of all absences from work and 60% of permanent work incapacity in the European Union. These and other socio-economic consequences of suffering from poor health due to muscle and joint pain represent an estimated cost to society in Europe of up to €240 billion. Download a copy of the report using the link at the bottom of this page.

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