Self testing of health: People should be alert to 'death from overwork'

To prevent 'death from overwork', it is necessary to understand the 'death from overwork' signals that the body sends to us. Researchers from the Japan Public Health Research Institute have conducted a detailed study on the high incidence of "death from overwork" in Japan. From a prevention perspective, they have listed 27 symptoms and factors of overwork.

The so-called "death from overwork" refers to the sudden deterioration of potential physical diseases caused by the disruption of work and life patterns, excessive fatigue, and stress of workers, which can endanger their lives if not treated in a timely manner. At present, "death from overwork" has increasingly affected the physical and mental health of white-collar workers, sparking widespread discussion. Researchers believe that if more than 7 out of these 27 symptoms and factors are present, indicating a risk of excessive fatigue, and if more than 10 are present, "death from overwork" may occur at any time. Meanwhile, those who account for two or more items in items 1 to 9 or three or more items in items 10 to 18 should also pay special attention.

These 27 symptoms and factors are:1. Frequently feeling tired and forgetful;2. Sudden decrease in alcohol tolerance, even when drinking, one does not feel any flavor;

3. Suddenly feel a sense of aging;

4. stiff and stiff shoulders and neck;

5. Insomnia due to fatigue and depression;

6. Being irritable and angry even with small things;

7. Frequent headaches and chest tightness;

8. When hypertension and diabetes occur, the ECG test results are abnormal;

9. significant changes in weight gain or loss, sudden weight loss or gain;

10. Have dinner and drink almost every night;

11. Drink at least 5 cups of coffee a day;

12. Frequently skipping breakfast or having irregular meal times;

13. Likes to eat fried foods;

14. Smoking more than 30 cigarettes a day;

15. More than half of them do not go home at 10 pm or come home after 12 pm;

16. One way commuting takes more than 2 hours;

17. I haven't sweated during exercise in recent years;

18. Self perceived good health without seeking medical attention;

19. Work for more than 10 hours a day;

20. Also works on weekends;

21. Frequent business trips, only staying at home for two or three days per week;

22. There are many night shifts and irregular working hours;

23. Recently, there have been job transfers or changes;

24. Promotion or increased workload; Recently, there has been a sudden increase in overtime hours;

26. Sudden deterioration of interpersonal relationships;

27. Recent work mistakes or conflicts.