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Der-Shin Ke1

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Karoshi, or death from overwork, often results from cardiovascular events like stroke. Managing work hours, stress, and health conditions like hypertension is crucial for prevention.

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Area of Science:

  • Social Medicine
  • Occupational Health
  • Cardiovascular Research

Background:

  • Karoshi, or death from overwork, is a recognized social issue in Japan.
  • Stroke accounts for a significant proportion of karoshi-related deaths, with 60% of 203 cases studied dying from stroke.
  • Identified risk factors for karoshi include excessive overtime, holiday work, job changes without support, and night shifts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the link between overwork and stroke as a cause of karoshi.
  • To identify key risk factors contributing to karoshi-related cardiovascular events.
  • To highlight preventative strategies for karoshi, focusing on stroke prevention.

Main Methods:

  • Review of literature on karoshi and its associated risk factors.
  • Analysis of worker compensation data for karoshi cases in Japan.
  • Examination of the physiological mechanisms linking work stress to cardiovascular disease.

Main Results:

  • Stroke was the cause of death in 60% of 203 karoshi cases.
  • Work-related stress elevates catecholamines and cortisol, accelerating atherosclerosis and increasing cardiovascular risks.
  • Long working hours, holiday work, job transitions, and night shifts are significant risk factors.

Conclusions:

  • Karoshi is strongly associated with cardiovascular events, particularly stroke.
  • Effective prevention requires addressing long working hours and managing work-related stress.
  • Controlling hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia are essential for mitigating stroke risk in overworked individuals.