For people in paid employment, there are certain aspects of work that can affect health. Over the past few years the issue of job security has been recognised as important for well-being. The move towards less secure, short term employment affects most of us, but is especially important for less skilled manual workers. A number of studies have shown how having a greater degree of control over our work is associated with positive health benefits, lower coronary heart disease, musculoskeletal disorders, less mental illness and fewer episodes of sickness absence (London Health Observatory).
