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People who work longer more likely to be obese - experts call for four day week
- A European Congress on Obesity presentation links longer work hours with higher obesity rates across OECD countries.
- A 1% decrease in annual working hours was tied to a 0.16% fall in obesity across 33 OECD countries from 1990 to 2022.
- If working hours are reduced by a four-day week, obesity could drop by about 500,000 people in Britain, the study suggests.
- Experts say time poverty and stress may reduce healthy choices, exercise, and sleep, fueling weight gain.
- The study notes cortisol and stress at work may trigger fat storage and appetite.
- The research cites US and Latin American long-hour work patterns as linked to higher obesity.
- Northern European nations sometimes consume more energy yet display different obesity trends.
- The four-day-week discussion mirrors a broader health-focused reform trend amid AI-driven productivity concerns.
- UK pilots and researchers are testing four-day weeks with various companies and settings.
- Health officials warn time poverty can hinder health efforts, prompting policy discussions.
- The NHS is cited for guidance on stress and health, linking stress and sleep to weight management.
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