Having a highly demanding job, but little control over it, could be a
deadly combination.
UK researchers analysed 13 existing European studies covering nearly
200,000 people and found “job strain” was linked to a 23% increased risk of
heart attacks and deaths from coronary heart disease.
Lancet medical journal report said risk to the heart was much smaller
than for smoking or not exercising.
The British Heart Foundation said how people reacted to work stress was
key.
Job strain is a type of stress.
The research team at University College London said working in any
profession could lead to strain, but it was more common in lower skilled
workers.
Doctors who have a lot of decision-making in their jobs would be less
likely to have job strain than someone working on a busy factory production
line.
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