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Source: Reuters/ American Journal of Public Health
Summary:
Two studies examine back pain that affects about 17% of U.S. workers each year and costs billions of dollars in lost wages
The jobs most likely to result in back pain are construction and building material retailing for men, and nursing and personal care for women
Redesign of the work environment can help prevent injuries
Conclusion:
Increasing workers' control over their jobs and correcting problems in the workplace can help prevent job-related back injury
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