Sociomedical problems of overwork-related deaths and disorders in Japan.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Cerebrovascular and cardiovascular diseases (CCVDs) and mental disorders, including suicide, are prevalent among overworked individuals in Japan. The 2014 legislation regarding the prevention of overwork-related deaths and disorders has accelerated the research in this field and ultimately the implementation of preventive actions.

Methods

To understand the current problematic situations, the Research Center for Overwork-Related Disorders of the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, Japan, conducted analyses of compensated claims for overwork-related CCVDs and mental disorders that were recognized from January 2010 to March 2015.

Results

The majority of CCVD cases were the men in their 50s. Transport and postal activities was the highest risk

SUBMITTER: Takahashi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6620752 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature