国家卫健委：工作相关肌肉骨骼疾病、精神和行为障碍成为职业健康新挑战

Core Points - The 23rd National Occupational Disease Prevention Law Promotion Week is from April 25 to May 1, focusing on caring for workers' occupational health [1] - The National Health Commission emphasizes the importance of the "Occupational Disease Classification and Directory" as a key guideline for protecting workers' health rights [1] - There is a growing demand from workers for expanded occupational health protections due to emerging health issues related to work stress and poor working conditions [1] Summary by Categories - Occupational Health Challenges - Work-related musculoskeletal diseases and mental health disorders are identified as new challenges in occupational health [1] - Regulatory Adjustments - In December of the previous year, the National Health Commission, in collaboration with relevant departments, adjusted the occupational disease directory, adding two new categories: occupational musculoskeletal diseases and occupational mental and behavioral disorders [1] - The updated directory will officially take effect on August 1 of this year, bringing the total number of legally recognized occupational diseases in China to 12 categories and 135 types [1] - Alignment with International Standards - The adjustments to the occupational disease directory are in line with the International Labour Organization and the majority of countries worldwide [1]