Spinal troubles in sewage workers: epidemiological data and work disability due to low back pain
Friedrich, Martin G. ; Cermak, Thomas ; Heiller, Ingrid
International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health
2000
73
4
245-254
back disorders ; disability ; epidemiologic study ; neck disorders ; occupational risks ; spinal injuries ; work in sewers
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD)
English
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"The objective was to determine the prevalence of spinal troubles (i.e., neck, upper back and low back pain) in a population of sewage workers, and to establish the effect of sociodemographic, work-related, physical, and psychosocial factors on the reported work disability due to low back pain (LBP) during the previous 12 months. This study revealed a high incidence of spinal troubles among sewage workers. In a multidisciplinary approach, we demonstrated that not one factor alone but a combination of sociodemographic, work-related and psychosocial factors have shown associations with work disabilities due to LBP. Additional studies evaluating the relative importance of individual risk factors are warranted."
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