Swedish work-related disorders survey

One in four employed persons in Sweden has suffered from a work-related disorder in 2005, according to the latest Swedish work-related disorders survey. In 2005, 25 % of all employed persons in Sweden were concerned by work-related disorders. The percentages of work-related disorders caused by occupational accidents and commuting accidents are quite low in comparison to other causes such as strenuous working postures, heavy manual handling, repetitive work, mental stress, harassment, violence.