40 per cent increased risk of cardiovascular disease: Study
Women who say they have high job strain have a 40 per cent increased risk of cardiovascular disease — including heart attacks and procedures to open blocked arteries — compared to those with low job strain, according to research from the United States. (Job strain, a form of psychological stress, is defined as having a demanding job with little to no decision-making authority or opportunities to use one’s creative or individual skills.)
