Exposition gegenüber physikalischen Risikofaktoren am Arbeitsplatz, steigende Arbeitsintensität und flexible Beschäftigungspraktiken zählen nach wie vor zu den Hauptursachen für Gesundheitsprobleme bei Arbeitnehmern in der Europäischen Union. Von 159 Millionen Erwerbspersonen in der EU im...

The aim of the report was to get a better understanding of the implications and interactions of the physical and psychosocial risks related to work and the workplace in order to identify whether legislative actions should be considered, and, if so, in which specific areas and/or for which...

This study develops a comparative overview of recent FGM (Female Genital Mutilation) court cases within the EU, as well as an exploratory survey of transnational movements in relation to FGM. The legal aspects of 20 recent criminal court cases in Europe are analysed, and evidence about...

Trans fatty acids (TFA) are a type of fat that is found in foodstuff such as commercial baked goods, fried foods, frozen foods, margarines, red meat and dairy products. While TFA are naturally present in dairy and meat, they are also industrially produced used as an ingredient in processed...

Drug use and drug-related problems continue to be a major concern for EU citizens, as well as being a significant public health and public safety issue. Around one quarter of the adult population is estimated to have used illicit drugs at some point in their lifetime, with cannabis the most...

Drugs and drug-related problems are major concerns for EU citizens and a major threat to the security and health of European society. The use of drugs, particularly among young people, is at historically high levels. The European Commission has been studying the importance of drug-related...