Occupational health, frontline workers and COVID-19 lockdown: new gender-related inequalities?

Conclusions The exceptional situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic provides an opportunity to revalue essential sectors and to dignify such employment and working conditions, especially among women. There is an urgent need to improve working conditions and reduce occupational risk, particularly among frontline workers. In addition, this study highlights the public health problem posed by tranquilisers and opioid analgesics consumption, especially among frontline women.
Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health - Category: Epidemiology Authors: Tags: COVID-19 Original research Source Type: research