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Stress is one of the most frequently reported work-related health problem in Europe and is believed to be the cause of the majority of all lost working days.  The EC therefore welcomes the ‘Healthy Workplaces Manage Stress’ campaign launched this week to raise awareness about the psychological, physical and social risks linked to stress at work.

Addressing stress and psychosocial risks is one of the challenges covered by the forthcoming EU Strategic Framework on Health and Safety at Work 2014-2020, due to be presented in June 2014.

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