A new report from the International Labour Organization (ILO) reveals that more than 840,000 people die each year worldwide due to psychosocial risks directly arising in the workplace. The primary factors include excessively long working hours, non-compliance with safety standards, and systematic psychological pressure.

Chronic stress triggers severe cardiovascular diseases and mental disorders, which in the most tragic cases lead to suicide. ILO experts emphasize that amid digitalization and the introduction of artificial intelligence, employers must urgently reconsider their approaches to work organization.

The scale of the problem also impacts the global economy: depression and anxiety among employees cause the loss of approximately 12 billion working days annually, dealing a blow to global GDP of nearly 1.4%. Statistics show that working more than 55 hours per week increases the risk of death from stroke by 35% and from heart disease by 17%.

Nearly a quarter of all workers worldwide have experienced violence or harassment in their professional environment at least once, leading to harmful habits, sleep disorders, and chronic fatigue. Optimizing working hours, clearly distributing responsibilities, and providing timely psychological support can not only save lives but also significantly boost overall productivity, according to ILO experts.

Source: podrobno.uz