Work-related cardiovascular diseases: policies for prevention, return to work and retention at work

The policy brief examines European and international policies and initiatives that address work-related cardiovascular diseases, with a focus on occupational risk factors and measures for prevention, return to work and retention at work. It identifies gaps in taking an occupational safety and health approach, sector-specific guidance, funding and tailored workplace interventions, and sets out policy pointers on risk assessment, collaboration, awareness, evaluation and sustainable prevention.