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765 Managing Workplace Stress
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Job Stress Ailments

Many studies have looked at the relationship between job stress and a variety of ailments.

Image of two angry employees arguing with each other.
Early signs of job stress are usually easy to recognize.

Mood and sleep disturbances, upset stomach and headache, and disturbed relationships with family and friends are examples of stress-related problems that are quick to develop and are commonly seen in these studies.

There are several warning signs of job stress. Here are just a few:

  • headache
  • sleep disturbances
  • difficulty in concentrating
  • short temper
  • upset stomach
  • job dissatisfaction
  • low morale

These early signs of job stress are usually easy to recognize. But the effects of job stress on chronic diseases are more difficult to see because chronic diseases take a long time to develop and can be influenced by many factors other than stress. Nonetheless, evidence is rapidly accumulating to suggest stress plays an important role in several types of chronic health problems, including cardiovascular disease, musculoskeletal disorders, and psychological disorders.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

2-2. Which of the following is NOT considered a cause for long-term job stress?