New WHO Study Shows Long Work Hours Can Lead To Increased Risk Of Death

Dallas TX

19 May, 2021

11:06 AM

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CBS Dallas/Fort Worth May 19, 2021 A new global study shows working long hours is a serious health hazard that kills hundreds of thousands of people each year. The World Health Organization says its findings should be a wake-up call to governments, businesses and employees. According to the WHO study, people working 55 hours or more each week have a 35% higher risk of a stroke and a 17% higher risk of dying from heart disease. CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.