There is an association, even if small, between cardiovascular disease and risk of injury. Kubo et al. (2014) studied a group of manufacturing workers over a 10-year period and found that employees with chronic heart disease confer mild increased risk of acute occupational injury. Those with heart disease also had a higher percentage of lost work days due to injuries than those without heart disease. Findings from this study warrant more research and confirmation in other workplaces, especially where worker tasks are dangerous and there are high rates of chronic disease.
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