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... > contexts > demography > vital statistics > mortality > cause of death > karoshi
... > contexts > population characteristics > demography > vital statistics > mortality > cause of death > karoshi
... > contexts > population characteristics > health > public health > epidemiologic measurements > demography > vital statistics > mortality > cause of death > karoshi
... > contexts > population characteristics > health > public health > epidemiologic methods > data collection > vital statistics > mortality > cause of death > karoshi

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karoshi  

Definition

  • Karoshi is defined by Evans (1997) as death from overwork. Karoshi is primarily used for those in pursuit of workers compensation, especially in cases dealing with cardiovascular diseases caused by a tremendous work schedule and the profession. [Source: Dictionary of Multicultural Psychology: Issues, Terms, and Concepts; Karoshi]

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