Workplace Stress May Increase Risk of Irregular Heart Rhythm

Addressing workplace psychosocial stressors is crucial to create healthier work environments, study suggests.
Workplace Stress May Increase Risk of Irregular Heart Rhythm
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Huey Freeman
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A new study has found a strong link between workplace stress and the development of atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, a serious heart condition that can lead to heart disease and strokes.

Researchers say addressing the effects of workplace stress is crucial for creating healthier work environments.

Findings of 18-Year Study

The 18-year study, which examined the medical records of almost 6,000 adults in Canada working white-collar jobs, is the first to look at the effects of two specific stressors—job strain and the imbalance between effort and rewards, according to its study authors.
Huey Freeman
Huey Freeman
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A newspaper reporter, editor, and author, Huey Freeman recently wrote “Who Shot Nick Ivie?” a true crime book on the murder of a border patrol agent. He lives in Central Illinois with his wife Kate.