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Part of situation: Impact of work-hour volatility on worker health (3 clusters)

Volatile work hours linked to increased health risks

volatile work hours precarious employment occupational health job stability gender health disparities

A study published in the journal SSM – Population Health suggests that unpredictable fluctuations in work hours significantly impact worker health, with different consequences for men and women.

Researchers from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign analyzed data from over 61,000 working-age Americans using the US Current Population Survey. The findings indicate that for men, highly volatile schedules are associated with a greater likelihood of deteriorating health while remaining in their jobs. In contrast, women facing such instability are more likely to experience health-related issues that lead to reduced working hours, absences, or leaving employment entirely.

Lead author Sinyee Qianyi Lu noted that job quality should be measured not just by salary or total hours, but by the stability of the schedule. Unlike previous research that often focused only on those who remained continuously employed, this study included individuals who had to adjust or end their employment due to health strains, providing a broader view of the risks associated with precarious employment.

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SSM – Population Health · Sinyee Qianyi Lu · Tim Liao · US Census Bureau · University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Horarios inestables, salud desigual: el coste oculto de un trabajo impredecible [es.euronews.com]
23 days ago
When work hours hurt health [www.euronews.com]
23 days ago
Fluctuating work hours increase health risks for workers [www.news-medical.net]
24 days ago