Effect of implementing an overwork-prevention act on working hours and overwork-related disease: A mediation analysis.

Ro-Ting LinYing-Wen LiangMasaya Takahashi Hisashi Eguchi Akizumi Tsustumi Sheng-Hsuan Lin

Published in: Journal of occupational health (2021)

Our study highlights the impact of the 2014 Act in Japan on the reduction in working hours, which further contributes to the reduction in overwork-related CCVD. Policymakers should consider adopting our innovative approach to assess the mediation effect underlying the implementation of new policies.

Keyphrases

public health
quality improvement
healthcare
social support
primary care
depressive symptoms
data analysis