Japan reports record deaths from overwork
Japan has revealed that the number of deaths from overwork leapt 68 per cent
to a record 143 in the year ended in March. A survey conducted by the Health
Ministry showed the number of work-related deaths stemming from stress,
mental disorder or depression nearly doubled to 70 in 2001/2002
(April/March) from the previous year.
(Reuters 27/05/02)
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