Men who work in white collar jobs and who report high levels of job stress in the form of high job demands and low social support at work, were more likely to suffer from higher blood pressure than other workers. And, as a group, these men were also more likely to be at risk for increases in blood pressure over time than workers who were not as stressed.
Both men and women who reported they got little support from bosses and co-workers were also vulnerable to high blood pressure.
The finding are to be reported in the June 29th, 2006 issue of the American Journal of Public Health. This research suggests that employers would do well to give their employees more support, including more of a say in how they accomplish the tasks that are set for them. Reduced deadline pressures plus opportunities for learning and personal development could also help.
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