Scientists likened stress at work to passive smoking – Russian newspaper

Many people are often faced with stress at work. As a new study, the effect of work stress on human health can be compared in its effect with passive smoking.

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It turned out that some of the stress factors, such as, for example, long working hours, may increase the risk of diseases, and even the likelihood of premature death.

Scientists at Harvard University have come to similar conclusions after analyzing data 228 studies.

It was found that factors such as unemployment, the inability to control the process and the lack of insurance often leads to early death than passive smoking.

Among the other hazards – long workdays and work interferes with their personal lives. They increase the risk of premature death by 20 percent, writes MedDaily.ru.

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In turn, the lack of health insurance, the feeling that colleagues behave dishonestly, responsible work increases the risk of more than passive smoking. In some cases, the figure reached 50 percent.

In addition, shift work or unemployment also greatly increases the probability of ailments.

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