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In the ILO’s Work for a Brighter Future report published this January, the Global Commission on the Future of Work highlights and addresses modern “time sovereignty” issues including overly long work hours, inconsistent work schedules, and the plight of being on call without pay.
Read MoreThe GPMB, a joint venture of the World Health Organization and the World Bank Group, held its first ever meeting in Geneva to discuss key issues in global preparedness.
Read MoreA recent study by the University of Stirling revealed that many aquaculture workers work in "highly hazardous" conditions and are at high risk of occupational injury and disease.
Read MoreA study conducted by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health has found associations between frequent business travel and various poor behavioral and mental health outcomes, including anxiety and depression, tobacco and alcohol dependence, and sleep troubles.
Read MoreBased on a multinational survey conducted by the CDC and global health partners, a new report indicates that between 291,000 and 646,000 people worldwide die from flu-related respiratory illnesses each year - up from the previous estimate of 250,000 to 500,000.
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