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The WHO has issued a stark warning about the danger of overworking.
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Organizations analysed the link between loss of life and working long hours.
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Workers die early after suffering strokes and heart attacks.
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These deaths were in people aged 60 to 70 who had worked at least 55 hours.
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The researchers discovered that men accounted for 72 per cent of the deaths.
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People who work at least 55 hours a week have a 42 per cent increased risk.
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Researchers analysed data from workforces in 154 countries.
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The WHO said no job is worth the risk of stroke or heart disease.
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Workers need to work together to agree on limits to protect their health.
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The pandemic is accelerating developments that could feed the trend.
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