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In favourable circumstances, work
contributes to good health and
economic achievement. However, the work environment exposes many
workers to health hazards that contribute to injuries, respiratory
diseases, cancer, musculoskeletal disorders, reproductive disorders,
allergies, cancer, CVD, mental and neurological illnesses,
psychological stress, eye damage and hearing loss, as well as to
communicable diseases. Approximately 30% of the workforce in
developed countries and between 50% and 70% in developing countries,
may be exposed to a heavy physical workload or ergonomically poor
working conditions.
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