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Int Arch Occup Environ Health January 2022 PMID 34767077

Long working hours and risk of cardiovascular outcomes and diabetes type II: five-year follow-up of the Gutenberg Health Study (GHS).

Rossnagel K, Jankowiak S, Liebers F, Schulz A, Wild P, Arnold N, Seidler A, Hegewald J, Romero Starke K, Letzel S, Riechmann-Wolf M, Nübling M, Beut-El M, Pfeiffer N, Lackner K

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Discussions mention the study's focus on working more than 55 hours and its link to increased arterial stiffness, with comments like 'this could be a warning sign' reflecting concern, but few delve into detailed critique or practical changes, showing a balanced but modest level of engagement and perceived impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the study’s findings that long working hours may be linked to arterial stiffness, although some express caution about the inconclusive evidence regarding disease development.

InterestModerate interest

Posts generally show moderate interest, discussing the study's implications but without deep curiosity or critical analysis.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference specific aspects of the study, such as the use of hazard ratios and the five-year follow-up, indicating a basic level of engagement.

ImpactNeutral impact

The discussions recognize the potential importance but also note the need for further research to determine definitive health impacts, so the overall perceived impact is moderate.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigated whether working long hours (more than 55 hours per week) increases the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, diabetes type II, and arterial stiffness over five years, finding that those working over 55 hours had increased arterial stiffness but no significant rise in disease incidence.
  • Researchers used hazard ratios and regression models to analyze data from the Gutenberg Health Study involving participants under 65, adjusting for factors like sex, age, and socioeconomic status, and observed that working over 55 hours was linked to higher arterial stiffness.
  • The findings suggest a potential link between long working hours and arterial stiffness, but due to limited cases of actual disease development within five years, further research with longer follow-up periods is necessary to confirm the impact on cardiovascular and metabolic health.]
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Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin
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https://t.co/J25fdxhmn1: Long working hours and risk of cardiovascular outcomes and diabetes type II: five-year follow-up of the Gutenberg Health Study (GHS) https://t.co/auIMMwinUC

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Nick Krontiris
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Long working hours and risk of cardiovascular outcomes and diabetes type II: five-year follow-up of the Gutenberg Health Study (GHS) (open access) https://t.co/Vt80LIwaDT

Nov 17, 2021 · 1 like · 19,487 followers View post →

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Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin
@baua_de · X

https://t.co/J25fdxhmn1: Long working hours and risk of cardiovascular outcomes and diabetes type II: five-year follow-up of the Gutenberg Health Study (GHS) https://t.co/auIMMwinUC

Dec 16, 2021 · 3 likes · 2,022 followers View post →
Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

Long working hours and risk of cardiovascular outcomes and diabetes type II: five-year follow-up of the Gutenberg Health Study (GHS) (open access) https://t.co/Vt80LIwaDT

Nov 17, 2021 · 1 like · 19,487 followers View post →