Work stress may be causing Brits to drink, smoke and do less exercise, study finds
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Stress caused by work may be having a serious negative impact on the nation’s health.
That’s according to a new study that revealed many people feel work pressures make them drink and smoke more, put on weight and do less exercise.
A survey of almost 1,400 workers revealed that almost a third believed work-related stress could lead to high blood pressure, while one in five feared it could cause a heart attack.
The British Heart Foundation urged employers to encourage workers to spend at least ten minutes a day improving their lifestyle.
Lisa Young, Project Manager for the BHF's Health at Work programme, said: ‘This survey is a stark reminder of just what happens when we don't take our health at work seriously enough.
‘Millions of people say they are smoking more, exercising less and putting on weight because they're not considering the impact their job is having on their health and wellbeing.
‘Behaviours like these can be extremely damaging, not just to your heart health but also to...
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