Overwork and Karoshi Rise as Japan Cuts Hours
The AP reports Japan sees record karoshi deaths last year amid a sagging economy. Health officials note redefining karoshi to six months stress raised counts, with 96 deaths in 2001 even under old standards. Hours worked fell from 2356 in 1955 to 1843 last year as overtime shrinks.
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