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Lessons from Japan’s karoshi crisis: shaping Thailand’s path to healthier workplaces
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A dire mental health crisis in Japan’s workforce has reached a historic peak, with official data showing more recognized cases of overwork-related death and disorders than ever before. The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare confirmed 1,304 karoshi cases in fiscal year 2024, a rise of 196 from the previous year. This is not merely a statistic; it signals a fundamental strain in workplace safety and a culture that has, at times, valued productivity over personal wellbeing.
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