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Everyone knows that working in an office leads to health problems. These are back pain, stress, insomnia. But the list is not limited to this. Here is a long list of health problems caused by sedentary work.
Shortening of life
A sedentary lifestyle can lead to a shorter lifespan. About 86% of office workers sit at work all day and do not even get up to exercise or simply stretch their muscles. This is extremely harmful to health. After all, because of this, the risk of diseases of the musculoskeletal system, cardiovascular, diabetes, cancer, obesity and others increases. Therefore, it is extremely important to get up at least once an hour for a few minutes to stretch.
Insomnia, high cholesterol and depression
A long way to work leads to this, the scientists found out. They said that if a person needs to drive more than 16 kilometers, then the level of cholesterol and blood sugar can increase. The risk of depression and stress also increases. This applies not only to personal cars, but also to public transport. The level of life satisfaction of people who use it is much lower than that of those who drive their own car. But those who use a bicycle are practically free from such risks.
Deterioration of performance
There is such a term as "Unhealthy building syndrome". It is actively used in the environmental protection agency. And it means the condition that "people feel when they spend a long time in a building, in the absence of any diseases or other reasons." But if there is good ventilation in the room, a low level of air pollution, then the brain will work much more actively.
Apoplexy
Those who work more than 55 hours a week are at risk of having an apoplexy. 33% of people face this risk.
Bad habits
Still other researchers linked the formation of bad habits with bad bosses. In addition, for the same reason, the risk of heart problems is formed. There is still a high probability of other problems - depression, insomnia, high blood pressure, obesity.
Gaining weight
Such a health problem most often threatens people who follow a sedentary lifestyle, and also work mainly in the evenings or in a free schedule. Such people have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, cancer, and heart disease.
Deterioration of vision
It is no secret that constant spending of time at the computer leads to deterioration of vision. Most often, this is called a sign of "computer vision syndrome." It occurs in more than 60% of people who work in the office. Be sure to use the 20-20-6 rule. Every 20 minutes of work you have to look at a certain object that is located at a distance of six meters. This will allow the eyes to rest.
Risk of stroke
Another health problem that office work leads to. A factor in the development of stroke and other heart problems is boredom at work. Agree that working in an office can be boring. But scientists were able to calculate that among people who feel longing at work, there are many who are at risk of having a stroke.
Bacteria and infection
Experts from Arizona once conducted an interesting experiment. They placed a virus in the building that people couldn't infect and tracked its movement around the office. It took him only two hours to make his way to the kitchen, toilets, separate offices and workplaces. Phones, tables and computers (in particular, the keyboard) are considered the most contagious. At the same time, researchers do not think that disinfection can help.
Frequent diseases
About 70% of American offices have already abandoned the system of offices in favor of open space. But the fact is that this type of work does not contribute to a healthy atmosphere in the team in the literal sense of the word. In ordinary offices, the number of patients is 62% lower than in open spaces.
Pain in the back
Such a health problem is taken extremely seriously. Pain is caused not only by the fact that people sit more often, but also by the fact that women in offices wear heels more often.
Carpal tunnel syndrome
The same hand movements can lead to injuries and pain. After all, the wrist is under tension due to repeated movements, long-term uncomfortable position of the hand and constant pressure on a hard surface. You can avoid problems with the help of a special wrist rest or various exercises to relieve tension.
