The number of fatal work accidents has fallen in Germany, although the number of occupational diseases has risen, according to a report released in December 2014. However, the Annual Report on Health and Safety at the Workplace also shows that production lost as a result of sickness leave was worth €59 billion in 2013, or 2% of German gross national income.

Germany: Fewer fatal work accidents in 2013
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Sandra Vogel: Germany – Fewer fatal work accidents in 2013
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