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Working through lunch could be deadly

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Working through lunch could be deadly

By: Newstalk ZB staff | New Zealand News | Thursday May 17 2012 9:14

 

Working through your lunch break could have deadly consequences.

The Medical Research Institute of New Zealand has found that the risk of suffering a potentially deadly blood clot more than doubles among people who often or always eat lunch at their desks.

Sitting for extended periods decreases the flow of blood to the legs, which increases the chance of deep-vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism.

Institute director Professor Richard Beasley says a major shift in work practices means many jobs are office-bound, with younger workers in particular, spending more time at their desks than previous generations.

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