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The ergonomic index (scale 0-100) showed clear exposure-response associations; women and men in the highest ergonomic demand category (&gt;\u200940) reported 2.41 and 1.42 points higher LBP intensity, respectively, while all workers showed 1.51 points higher NSP intensity.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This first evidence of the ergonomic working environment in the Faroe Islands demonstrates a general working population with relatively intense pain and clear exposure-response associations between level of ergonomic demands and higher musculoskeletal pain intensity \u2013 for both women and men. 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