The need for novel strategies to analyze the dynamic pattern of worker's health over time and the consequences for sustained employability

Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health

Volumn 38, Issue 6, 2012, Pages 485-488

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ABSENTEEISM; CHRONIC DISEASE; EDITORIAL; EMPLOYABILITY; HUMAN; PENSION; PRIORITY JOURNAL; RISK FACTOR; UNEMPLOYMENT; WORK DISABILITY;

EID: 84868576653     PISSN: 03553140     EISSN: 1795990X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.5271/sjweh.3325     Document Type: Editorial

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