Characterization and general health conditions of workers in a Chilean industrial area: a worrying reality.

Introduction: Within the occupational field, changes in the characteristics of work have revealed risks associated with static, repetitive work and litle physical activity, which together with individual health conditions of workers can trigger diseases and musculoskeletal disorders.

Objectives: To obtain a preliminary characterization of workers in an industrial area, including their health and working conditions.

Methods: This is a cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach, developed with 69 men who worked in the industrial area of Viña del Mar, Chile.