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France: the impact of working conditions on health
A recent survey carried out by the French Ministry of Labour indicates that 25% of the people between 15 and 64 years who are working or have worked consider that they have a ill health problem. 20 % of them attribute that problem to their working conditions.
Blue collars and agricultors are the most affected. Among the most mentionned problems: musculoskeletal disorders (40%), cardiovascular problems (11%) and depressions (7%).