Fwd: [mechmaniax] Alarming Health News Letter...
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From: "Gopinath K" <k.gop...@saipem-india.com>
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Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2006 11:42:35 +0530
Subject: [mechmaniax] Alarming Health News Letter...
TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF. PLEASE !!!!!!!!
Six software professionals under the age of 33 have died and 2 top
executives from renowned software companies have become paralyzed
because of stress-related heart ailments in the last six months in
Chennai, says a study by Mitran Foundation, a Bangalore-based voluntary
association of practicing doctors.
"All the six who died, and the two who became invalid, had no family
history of heart attacks or any pre-history of heart ailments or
paralysis.They were all in their prime, between 27 and 33 years, and
handled challenging projects at work in their respective companies.They
worked long and continuous hours. The end struck them very suddenly,
and it looked as if their hearts refused to take any more stress," said
Dr Dwarakanath, director of Mitran Foundation, who has studied stress
components in 40 software companies in Chennai during the last six
months.
The study, conducted at a cost of Rs 45 lakhs, covered more than 4,000
software professionals from 80 companies who were in service for a
minimum of three years. The email responses were scientifically
tabulated and the findings were ready in 2002.
Dr Dwarakanath, who was the late Dhirubhai Ambani's personal stress
management consultant, said questionnaires extracting every minute
detail were sent to the respondents. The personal background, family
history and personal characteristics of these individuals were assessed
and it was found that the stress in these professionals was only due to
work pressure. All other factors were eliminated.
"Our study confirmed that the number of suicides, divorces, heart
ailments, BP and diabetes patients and mental depression are the
highest in the software industry. The fancy salaries of software
professionals are no longer something to rejoice about," DrDwarakanath
said.
"We found that the software industry has simply no routine. Deadlines
hang before them and every day they chase new problems. During weekends
more than 60 per cent of the vehicles are found parked in the office
complexes. There is no physical exercise and new food habits favoured by
pizza culture fuel the problem. Cervical spondilitis and wrist problems
due to uncomfortable handling of the computer mouse, eye problems and
discomfort in bowel movements are common.
The stress for couples where both are employed in the IT industry is
the worst. The simple step of taking time off from work for three months
allowed an IT couple wanting a child for years to conceive one," Dr
Dwarakanath said.
M.T.R. Venukopalan, senior training coordinator, Covansys India,
acknowledged that IT professionals were the most stressed
individuals."Even if the company sponsors a movie or self-care lecture,
not many attend them," he said. Jyothsana, a travel coordinator for
TemenosIndia Pvt Ltd, expressed concern for the young employees who
complain of back and knee pains. She acknowledged that IT professionals
require a specific eating and physical exercise routine to ease their
stress.
"Our lives are becoming mechanical, guided only by deadlines,"she said.
So think again if you are staying late in the office regularly. Think
again about your family.
Think again about your social life and health.
Please forward it to your friends too...
Work is essential. Your contribution to the goal should be great.But,
please don't make it a habit to stay late.
Don't skip your Break Fast/Lunch/Dinner. None of these are equated by
Pizza, Biscuits / Wafers / Chat items
Reduce Smoking / Alcoholic drinks
Sleep Well ...
LongLive
Mechmaniax
Ur Pal
Gopinath K
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