Low back pain and widespread pain predict sickness absence among industrial workers

Low back pain and widespread pain predict sickness absence among industrial workers

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) in the aluminium industry is high, and there is a considerable work-related fraction. More knowledge about the predictors of sickness absence from MSD in this industry will be valuabl...

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Main Authors: Langedrag Anne, Holien Solrun, Hauge Signe HV, Moen Bente, Riise Trond, Morken Tone, Pedersen Svein, Saue Inger Lise L, Seljebø Guri M, Thoppil Varughese
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2003-09-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
sickness absence
musculoskeletal disorders
low back pain
widespread pain
blue-collar workers
social support
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/4/21

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