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World Service,25 Mar 1997,13 mins

Why Playing Music Can Be Bad For Your Health

Health Matters

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The health of the world's musicians has been dubbed as 'poor' at a health conference. The general health of the world's musicians was discussed at a conference at the University of York. The conclusion was that most musicians were in poor health, with shoulder, neck and back issues as well as the long-term effects of stage fright. So can music really be bad for your health?

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