MSD represent the most prevalent work-related health problem in Europe and the main occupational disease suffered by European workers, accounting for over 50% of all occupational diseases in the EU [ 5] and for 40% of the work-related health costs worldwide [ 4].
Musculoskeletal pain is the most prevalent cause of work ability loss, sick leave and early retirement from work in Europe [ 2- 4].
Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most prevalent and costly work related health problems which affects millions of workers and workplaces worldwide [ 1– 4].
Although this industry is the most prevalent as current work (7%), it was more important twenty to thirty years ago in this population area with 20% of the population reporting textile industry as lifetime exposure.
The most prevalent behaviours included work-related behaviours (eg, unmanageable workload and someone withholding information that affects an individual's performance), being humiliated over work, socially isolating behaviours (eg, being ignored) and being shouted at or being the target of spontaneous anger.
The cancer is most prevalent among those who worked in industries with heavy exposure to asbestos up to the 1980s, including construction, shipbuilding, engineering and power generation.
Mesothelioma is most prevalent among those who worked in industries with heavy exposure to asbestos up to the 1980s, including construction, shipbuilding, engineering and power generation.
It is most prevalent among those who worked in industries with heavy exposure to asbestos up to the 1980s, including construction, shipbuilding, engineering and power generation.
Agency work is most prevalent in the healthcare and social sector, where 18% of all agency staff work, closely followed by manufacturing (17%) and business activities (17%).
Apart from focusing on the most prevalent conditions, the complexity and work load could be reduced if international collaboration would be intensified.
Poverty amongst people working is most prevalent in rural communities, whereas urban areas have a higher number of people living in out-of-work poverty.
