Violence in the health care workplace: a theme for international cooperation in human resources in the health sector

Among the themes in concerning human resources in the health sector, major attention is being given to working conditions and health risks to workers, including, according to the 2006 World Health Report, violence in the workplace. Based on a study of the literature and official documents, this article seeks to show the problem's relevance and identify elements for creating international cooperation strategies on this theme. Studies show that aggression can affect more than 50% of workers.