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Why are employed women at increased risk for upper limb musculoskeletal disorders and what can this tell us about the way work and family life shape health? Despite increases in women's labour force participation, gender differences in work-related health conditions have received little research attention. This appears be the first study to examine why employed women are much more likely than men to experience upper body musculoskeletal disorders. A mailed self-report survey gathered data from 737 Australian Public Service employees (73% women). The majority of respondents were clerical workers (73%). Eighty one per cent reported some upper body symptoms; of these, 20% reported severe and continuous upper body pain. Upper body musculoskeletal symptoms were more prevalent and more severe among women. The gender difference in symptom severity was explained by risk factors at work (repetitive work, poor ergonomic equipment), and at home (having less opportunity to relax and exercise outside of work). Parenthood exacerbated this gender difference, with mothers reporting the least time to relax or exercise. There was no suggestion that women were more vulnerable than men to pain, nor was there evidence of systematic confounding between perceptions of work conditions and reported health status. Changes in the nature of work mean that more and more employees, especially women, use computers for significant parts of their workday. The sex-segregation of women into sedentary, repetitive and routine work, and the persisting gender imbalance in domestic work are interlinking factors that explain gender differences in musculoskeletal disorders. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Dollars & Sense, published by Economic Affairs Bureau on January 1, 1997. The length of the article is 3129 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the supplier: An increasing number of employees are suffering from repetitive strain injury (RSI). Assembly line workers make up the majority of affected individuals, although the number of keyboard-bound individuals in offices suffering from RSI is increasing. Unfortunately, the private insurance system on which they rely to provide them with medical care and lost wages while they are unable to work is being reorganized to their detriment. With the collusion of employers, benefits are either reduced or never given at all.

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Title: Workers de-compensation: benefits evaporate for repetitive stress sufferers.(Cover Story)
Author: Kimberly Patch
Publication: Dollars & Sense (Newsletter)
Date: January 1, 1997
Publisher: Economic Affairs Bureau
Issue: n209Page: p12(7)

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Title: The Repetitive Motion Un-rule.(ergonomics standard )
Author: Deborah Weinstock
Publication: Multinational Monitor (Refereed)
Date: May 1, 2001
Publisher: Essential Information, Inc.
Volume: 22Issue: 5Page: 8

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This digital document is an article from Science in Dispute, Volume 3, brought to you by Gale®, a part of Cengage Learning, a world leader in e-research and educational publishing for libraries, schools and businesses.The length of the article is 4817 words.The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase.You can view it with any web browser.Explores controversial topics in science and technology by featuring informative essays, both pro and con, on the major theories, ethical questions and commercial applications of science from all disciplines. ... Read more

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Title: Learn overuse shoulder injury diagnostic secrets. (Restore Muscle Balance with Rehab).
Author: Heidi Splete
Publication: Pediatric News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 1, 2003
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 37Issue: 3Page: 42(1)

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Title: Secrets of diagnosing overuse shoulder injuries. (Rehab Should Restore Muscle Balance).
Author: Heidi Splete
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 15, 2002
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 32Issue: 20Page: 46(1)

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Title: Tips for vibrant health and beauty at every age.(LOOK GOOD, FEEL GOOD)
Publication: Saturday Evening Post (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 1, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 278Issue: 3Page: 34(1)

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