Still can't escape the fate of being a "social animal" while working from home? WHO: Pay attention to the risk of heart disease when working overtime every day!
Today, as labor rights are on the rise, the issue of excessive working hours is gradually receiving more attention. Regular overtime work or work on holidays must comply with government regulations, otherwise companies may face legal penalties. But if you are a social worker who still needs to work overtime every day, you may have to have a good talk with your immediate boss, because according to the latest research released by the World Health Organization (WHO), many countries still have excessive working hours. problems, and such problems may even put workers at increased risk of heart disease and stroke!
Excessive working hours lead to workers’ health problems, WHO recommends “do this”
The World Health Organization and the International Labor Organization published a study in the journal Science Direct. The study is the first global analysis of the toll on life and health caused by excessive working hours. The World Health Organization estimates that in 2016, 398,000 people died of stroke and 347,000 died of heart disease if everyone worked at least 55 hours a week; between 2000 and 2016, the number of heart disease deaths caused by long working hours increased by 42% , stroke deaths increased by 19%. This situation is mostly among men, accounting for about 72% of the total, and is especially serious among people from the Western Pacific and Southeast Asia, as well as middle-aged and elderly workers. The study concluded that compared with workers who worked 35 to 40 hours a week, workers who worked 55 hours a week had a 35% higher risk of stroke and a 17% higher risk of heart disease.
The World Health Organization further stated that due to the epidemic raging around the world, the global working environment and patterns have suddenly changed. Many companies are facing the fate of downsizing or closing down. This has indirectly led to employees who were already working working longer hours and being more vulnerable to overwork. are under danger; and the government and enterprises must be committed to keeping workers healthy. The World Health Organization recommends that governments, businesses and workers take the following steps:
The government can implement measures prohibiting forced overtime and strictly limit the problem of excessive labor hours.
Employers can arrange more flexible working hours and should negotiate with workers about the maximum working hours.
Employees can share working time to ensure that the weekly working time does not exceed 55 hours.
“Working from home” will become the norm in the future. Even if you work as a social worker, you still have to live a healthy life.
The epidemic has brought many inconveniences to people all over the world, and has completely changed the global workplace environment. After the epidemic, working from home may become a future trend. According to a survey by a US research institution, the number of people working from home may double in the future, and 74% of office workers are willing to continue to maintain the home working mode. Even GOOGLE and Apple For such a large company, it is certain that even if there is no epidemic in the future, it will become the norm to only enter the company 3 to 4 days a week. Judging from this trend, working from home can be said to be a way of working that is enjoyable for both host and guest, but it also implies the hidden concern of workers working overtime, and even exposing the body to the risk of heart disease and stroke; in addition, due to Long working hours lead to prolonged sitting and lack of proper rest, which may lead to muscle degeneration and increase the risk of obesity.
Even if you work from home and are still a social animal, you must be a healthy social animal! It is recommended that you take a short break when working or working from home, and do aerobic exercise and muscle training after work to relieve the stress at work; you can eat more nutritional sources such as salmon, soybeans or seafood to avoid long-term stress. Sitting still causes muscle degeneration. Everyone who works hard for life deserves respect, but while working hard, they must also ensure that their health ranks first in daily life. When you sacrifice your health for work, no matter how much money you make, it will be a waste. Unsalvageable!
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