Chapter 1. Workplace Stress and the Risk of Heart Disease

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Workplace Stress and the Risk of Heart Disease

Author: Richard O. Straub

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This brief NBC News video clip discusses the Great American Speedup and its relationship to heart disease. In 1979 Americans worked an average of 8-9 hours per day. In 2014, more people are working 24/7, on weekends, and even while on vacation—an average of 5 additional weeks each year. In addition, Americans sleep less than ever before. One-third of adults routinely get 6 hours of sleep or less each night. This combination of overwork and sleep deprivation can be harmful to health. Chronic work overload doubles the risk for developing heart disease.

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