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Work & Stress
An International Journal of Work, Health & Organisations
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Original Articles

Musculoskeletal symptoms and headaches in VDU users—a psychophysiological study

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Pages 239-250 | Received 01 Apr 1997, Accepted 01 May 1997, Published online: 25 Sep 2007

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