Back pain, mental health concerns and arthritis are just some of the chronic illnesses affecting two in every five Australian workers. A new report has found a third of those experiencing such conditions have left jobs due to stress and a lack of support. Many have also experienced discrimination because of their illness.

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A third of people with chronic pain, chronic illness have been forced out of jobs: new report

DEC 7, 20244 MIN
Headlines on health

A third of people with chronic pain, chronic illness have been forced out of jobs: new report

DEC 7, 20244 MIN

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Back pain, mental health concerns and arthritis are just some of the chronic illnesses affecting two in every five Australian workers. A new report has found a third of those experiencing such conditions have left jobs due to stress and a lack of support. Many have also experienced discrimination because of their illness.