'Bosses live longer than their workers'
London: Bosses live longer than their workers, new figures have revealed. Across the board, those working in routine and manual jobs are twice as likely to die early than their managers who supervise their work.
According to British Office for National Statistics, there were improvements in the mortality rates of all classes between 2001 and 2008. In terms of deaths, the gap between the most and least advantaged has narrowed slightly.
But when other factors are taken into account, the ONS said its figures show that the gap between managers and manual workers has widened. In 2001, a worker in a routine or manual job was twice as likely to die before 65 than his manager.
But, in 2008 that ratio had risen to 2.3 times as likely, the 'Daily Express' reported.
This is the first time Britain's new annual comparative death rates have been published. They confirm that the health gap between the least and most advantaged socio -economic groups remains high.
ONS head of analysis, Myer Glickman, was quoted as saying, "The figures give a much more up to date picture of health trends. They will be invaluable in monitoring social inequalities."
Added a spokesperson for Health and Safety Executive: "It's clear that the health and safety of workers in some industries is more at risk than in others. It's important that organisations take their responsibilities for the safety of their staff seriously."
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Comments (12)
Ian Begg8
Marketer, Engineer
Have to agree Dawie, My old mate Hedley used to complain that his mind was still like an 18 year old, when his body was 80. Make hay while the sun shines I reckon..
Dawie Bezuidenhout11
Systems Engineer I.T.
Hi Anica, call me a workaholic. This is my reasoning, do as much as i can now, while i am still young and able, and who knows maybe i can retire at age 45. And there is plenty of time to live and love, i work from home, my family see me the whole day, and i do take time off.
Anica Terglavcnik10
Advertiser
My God when do you have time to live and love??
Dawie Bezuidenhout11
Systems Engineer I.T.
Interesting topic, they should do a study on us entrepreneurs, i think we will all be in for a shock. I have been working 18 hour days for the past 7 years, sometimes 7 days a week. And i know for a fact that this is true for a lot of entrepreneurs in different industries. But i wont trade this for working for a boss again.
Anica Terglavcnik10
Advertiser
Everybody has its own curse.
Enamul Huque11
SEO Specialist
I thought bosses die earlier due to tension.
Good information.
Azwar Errich4
Web Programer
if that true, than i rather be a boss then the worker..
Anica Terglavcnik10
Advertiser
That is the worldwide problem.Manual work was never rated very high although factories all over the world can`t manage without it."Hands" aren`t as appreciated as "brain".Workers are burned out that is why they die sooner.
Rosetta slmn7
content writer
Good information Babu and I think it is worldwide .
Jerry Jackson6
Bosses also make more $$$. Never work for the man, you always lose.
Ian Begg8
Marketer, Engineer
Probably true in most places - Australia included..
chainwalk2
That's always been true for generations More affluence better diets health care Never mind Jesus still loves you