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Having a situation where Europeâ€™s working age population is temporarily or permanently unable to work through ill-health â€œcan reduce the aggregate level of labor productivity in an economy and damage the competitiveness and effectiveness of private and public sector organizations.â€ Basically it is not only an economic problem, but a problem for the competitive value of an organization. The study is evidence of the major impact MSDs having on businesses and on a countryâ€™s economy. Approximately 1 in 6 European workers have a health issue or disability that affects their ability to work. MSDs are one of the major reasons that account for employees taking sick days. The study found that about 40 million workers in Europe are living with a MSD because of their work, having a major impact on their quality of life and work. If work environment are designed carefully and flexible work arrangements are provided to employees this can retain employees and be a method for phased return to work. 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