Believe it,work is good for health!

Work is also an effective means of reducing social exclusion,particularly for indigenous people and other disadvantaged groups,the statement added.

“Work practices,workplace culture,work-life balance,injury management programs and relationships within workplaces are determinates,not only of whether people feel valued in their work roles,but also of individual health,wellbeing and productivity,” the doctors said.

“Good outcomes are more likely when individuals understand the health benefits of work,and are empowered to take responsibility for their own situation,” they added.