Mental disorders among workers in the healthcare industry: 2014 national health insurance data

ConclusionsThe prevalence of mood disorders, anxiety disorders, sleep disorders, and all psychiatric disorders for workers in the healthcare industry was higher than that of other Korean workers. The strikingly high prevalence of sleep disorders could be related to the frequent night-shifts in these professions. The high prevalence of mental health problems among workers in healthcare industry is alarming and requires prompt action to protect the health of the “protectors.”
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research