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Associated Press
Climate change predicted to hit health hard in Asia‐Pacific
Y. Araki
Job stress and occupational health management in the Japanese workplace
Asian Development Bank
Asia's rich‐poor gap growing
S. Chang, S. Koh, M. Kang, B. Cha, J. Park, Sook-Jung Hyun, Jun Park, Seong Kim, Dong-Mug Kang, Seong-Sil Chang, K. Lee, E. Ha, M. Ha, J. Woo, J. Cho, Hyeong Kim, J. Park (2005)
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Chinese Academy of Social Sciences
China Human Resources Development Report No. 3
Purpose – The purpose of this article is to provide a general review of the state of wellness in Asia's growing economies. Design/methodology/approach – The paper looks at wellness issue in a number of Asian countries. Findings – The rising prosperity of Asia's growing economies has drawn adverse consequences on employee wellness and the work‐life balance of many people. Intensified global competition and the expanding wealth gaps in Asia induce stress and create tension. A growing segment of Asia's working population reports being overworked and excessively strained, along with symptoms of fatigue, depression/anxiety, musculo‐skeletal pains, sleeping disorders and a rapid increase in chronic diseases. Long working hours, excessive workload, weekend duties, inadequate physical activity and an unhealthy lifestyle are often cited as the key sources of chronic fatigue and work stress. Mounting incidents of occupational illnesses/accidents, and the growing number of karoshi and suicides among prime‐aged working adults further raise concerns regarding individuals' health awareness and corporate effectiveness in employee wellness management. Originality/value – The paper provides a valuable overview of the situation of declining wellness in Asia.
International Journal of Workplace Health Management – Emerald Publishing
Published: Jun 27, 2008
Keywords: Personal health; Workplace; Suicide; China; Japan; Singapore
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