Prevalence and occupational associations of neck pain in the British population
Scandinavian Journal of Work Environment & HealthPublished 1 February 2001Open access
Keith T Palmer, Karen Walker‐Bone, Michael J. Griffin, Holly Syddall, Brian Pannett, David Coggon
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The data provide evidence against a strong association between neck pain and the examined occupational physical activities, and suggest that psychosocial factors may be more important.
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The data provide evidence against a strong association between neck pain and the examined occupational physical activities. They suggest that psychosocial factors may be more important.
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