The impact of back pain on sickness absence in Europe
"The costs of back pain in the EU are considerable and have been estimated to exceed €12billion each year. Some 80% of health care costs are generated by the 10% of those with chronic back pain and disability. This paper, presented to the Societal Impact of Pain conference in Copenhagen, argues...
Main Author: | Bevan, Stephen |
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Institution: | ETUI-European Trade Union Institute |
Format: | TEXT |
Language: | English |
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London
2012
The Work Foundation |
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Online Access: | https://www.labourline.org/KENTIKA-19129652124919478349-The-impact-of-back-pain-on-sic.htm |
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