[Karoshi, death by overwork].

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[Karoshi, death by overwork].

Published Jul 1, 2005 · DOI · T. Uehata

Nihon rinsho. Japanese journal of clinical medicine

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Abstract

Karoshi (death by overwork) is one of social medical terms, which used by survivors of victims who attacked with cardiovascular diseases such as stroke, myocardial infarction and sudden cardiac death. In Dec. 2000, Compensation Standard of cardiovascular diseases in Workers' Insurance was changed and admitted the relationship between chronic fatigue and cardiovascular attacks. As a result, compensation numbers of Karoshi attributed to three hundred and more from about 80 cases. The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare thinks that most of Karoshi caused by long working hours continuing for several months, especially without payment, so that the Labour Standard Inspector Office requests to decrease overtime work more than 45 hours per month to firm administrators.

Study Snapshot

Karoshi, death by overwork, has increased in number from 80 cases to over 300, with long working hours, especially without payment, being a major cause.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.

[Karoshi, death by overwork].

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