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Impact of work-hour volatility on worker health

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Research published in the journal ‘SSM – Population Health’ has identified a significant link between volatile work hours and declining health outcomes among American adults. Analyzing data from the US Current Population Survey involving over 55,000 to 61,000 ~~individuals,~~ individuals aged 18 to 64 between 2016 and 2024, researchers found that fluctuations in weekly working hours are associated with increased health risks. The study highlights gender-specific consequences of schedule instability. For men, highly volatile schedules are associated with a greater likelihood of deteriorating health while remaining in their jobs. For women, such instability is more likely to lead to health-related issues that result in reduced working hours, absences, or leaving employment entirely. Lead author Sinyee Qianyi Lu emphasized that job quality should be measured by the stability of a schedule rather than just salary or total hours. The research notes that the correlation between volatile schedules and worsening general health appears more pronounced in men.

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