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In Brazil, work-related mental disorders predominantly affect women and highly educated individuals, but show limited statistical association with alcohol and other drug misuse. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To analyze reported cases of work-related mental disorders in Brazil from 2012 to 2021 and their association with substance misuse.

August 1, 2026

Work-related mental disorders: the interface between occupational factors and alcohol and other drug misuse.

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To analyze reported cases of work-related mental disorders in Brazil from 2012 to 2021 and their association with substance misuse.
Conducted an analytical, quantitative study using notification data from the Brazilian Unified Health System.
Collected sociodemographic characteristics, work-related conditions, and substance use data.
Analyzed data with statistical tests and multivariate analytical techniques.
Predominantly affected women and individuals with higher education levels.
Limited statistical significance found for alcohol consumption and drug use as associated factors.
Highlighted need for strategies to improve working conditions and expand psychological support.

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Epidemiological analysis investigated associations between work-related mental disorders and substance misuse in Brazil, suggesting necessary public health strategies.

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Carvalho et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a6d983ee258b358b3c6b565 https://doi.org/10.47626/1679-4435-2026-1602

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Epidemiological analysis investigated associations between work-related mental disorders and substance misuse in Brazil, suggesting necessary public health strategies.

Work-related mental disorders: the interface between occupational factors and alcohol and other drug misuse.

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Work-related mental disorders: the interface between occupational factors and alcohol and other drug misuse.

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