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Sex, race and ethnicity, time in the profession, job title, and organization type were associated with recent musculoskeletal pain.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A high prevalence of musculoskeletal pain was documented among medical laboratory personnel. 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