2020
DOI: 10.1002/1348-9585.12148
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Effect of implementing an overwork-prevention act on working hours and overwork-related disease: A mediation analysis

Abstract: Objectives Overwork has been recognized as a risk factor for cerebrovascular and cardiovascular disease (CCVD). To our best knowledge, Japan is the first country in the world to implement an independent act (the 2014 Act) for the prevention of overwork‐related disease, which was promoted through application of preventive measures, such as reductions in working hours. We assessed changes in working hours and overwork‐related CCVD before and after introduction of the 2014 Act. Methods… Show more

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“…However, that study did not mention the workers with diabetes. 23 Similarly, a Finnish cohort study showed a higher risk of CVD among shift workers. 26 The same study highlighted the impact of noise exposure with a higher risk of CVD among workers.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 96%
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“…However, that study did not mention the workers with diabetes. 23 Similarly, a Finnish cohort study showed a higher risk of CVD among shift workers. 26 The same study highlighted the impact of noise exposure with a higher risk of CVD among workers.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 96%
“…In contrast, work‐related factors as a risk of CVD is relatively well‐researched issue among workers in general. 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 Researchers have identified both environmental and psychosocial CVD risk factors among workers. 19 The risk of CVD in diabetes patients is also well researched.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%