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The strong differences in the expectations to do the job until 60  years of age are probably also 
caused by the circumstance that the labour market for physically demanding jobs is more rigid. F or 
example, one serious musculo skeletal issue might mean be ing out of a manual job far before the 
pension age. For diseases caused by excessive psychosocial burden, other difficulties can be observed: 
the recognition as work -related is less accepted, work -related and private life causes are closely 
intertwined, and the diagnosis can be difficult.  
 
 
  
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