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Working for 11 hours a day linked to higher risk of stroke
A tired worker. Death from overworking is believed to result from a repetitive triggering of the body’s stress response mechanism. PHOTO | FILE | FOTOSEARCH
Working for 55 hours or more weekly increases chances of getting heart diseases and stroke, a new study published in the Lancet journal has revealed.
The findings show that working for 55 hours or more weekly is linked to a 33 per cent chance of stroke and a 13 per cent increased risk of developing coronary heart disease, compared to the normal working time of 35 to 40 hours a week.
