Research and analysis

Is work good for your health and well-being? An independent review

An independent review of the evidence on the relationship between work, health and well-being.

• From: Department for Work and Pensions
• Published: 1 January 2006

Documents

Is work good for your health and well-being?

PDF, 1.18 MB, 257 pages

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Is work good for your health and well-being? (executive summary)

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Details

Is work good for your health and well-being? This review looked for the answer to this question by collating and evaluating the scientific evidence on the health effects of work and worklessness.

The review focused on adults of working age and common health problems that account for two-thirds of sickness absence and long-term incapacity. It includes scientific evidence from a variety of disciplines, methodologies and literatures.

Published 1 January 2006