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More than half mentioned that they stood for long periods while working and worked at a fast pace. Nearly half of the participants expressed dissatisfaction with their wages. Significant differences were found in neck pain according to the working department, in back pain according to perceived health status and heavy lifting, and in knee pain according to long-term standing.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec specific-use=\"heading-level-1\">\n                    <jats:title>CONCLUSIONS:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Hotel workers encounter various occupational risk factors and frequently suffer from related physical ailments. 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