Workplace Stress and Bullying Are Linked to 840,000 Deaths a Year, New Study Finds

""Psychosocial risks are becoming one of the most significant challenges for occupational safety and health in the modern world of work," said Manal Azzi, the ILO's team Lead on occupational health policy and systems."

""Improving the psychosocial working environment is essential not only for protecting workers' mental and physical health, but also for strengthening productivity, organizational performance and sustainable economic development.""

Punishing workloads, high stress, and toxic environments lead to disengagement and high turnover. A study by the International Labour Organization reveals that psychosocial factors cause over 840,000 premature deaths each year, primarily from cardiovascular and mental disorders. Key triggers include poorly defined jobs, increased work pressure, and workplace bullying. These risks pose significant challenges for occupational safety and health, necessitating improvements in the psychosocial work environment to protect workers' health and enhance productivity and economic development.

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