ILO Report Reveals 840,000 Annual Deaths Linked to Work-Related Stress
0.84 million people die every year from work related stress: ILO
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The International Labour Organization (ILO) reports that over 840,000 people die each year due to health issues related to work-related stress, costing the global economy 1.37% of GDP. Factors include long hours, job insecurity, and harassment, highlighting the urgent need for improved workplace mental health strategies.
- 01Over 840,000 deaths annually from work-related stress.
- 02Economic losses amount to 1.37% of global GDP each year.
- 03Psychosocial risks linked to cardiovascular diseases and mental disorders.
- 04Digitalization and remote work are reshaping workplace risks.
- 05Proactive measures can enhance workplace safety and productivity.
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According to a report by the International Labour Organization (ILO), more than 840,000 people die each year due to health conditions associated with psychosocial risks, which include long working hours, job insecurity, and workplace harassment. This alarming statistic translates to economic losses equivalent to 1.37% of global GDP annually. The report, titled ‘The psychosocial working environment: Global developments and pathways for action,’ emphasizes that these psychosocial risks are primarily linked to cardiovascular diseases and mental disorders, including suicide. The ILO highlights that while many of these risks are not new, recent transformations in the workplace—such as digitalization, artificial intelligence, and remote work—are reshaping the psychosocial environment. These changes may exacerbate existing risks or introduce new ones if not adequately addressed. Manal Azzi, the team lead on occupational safety and health (OSH) policy at the ILO, stresses the importance of improving the psychosocial working environment to protect workers' mental and physical health and enhance productivity. The report advocates for proactive measures to create healthier workplaces, benefiting both employees and organizations while fostering economic resilience.
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The high number of deaths linked to work-related stress underscores the need for improved workplace mental health initiatives, which can enhance employee well-being and productivity.
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