Infographic: Are Americans Workaholics?

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Whether it is to get a promotion, or to simply pay the bills, Americans workers put in some of the longest hours at work. However, how can we draw the line between productivity and workaholism, and how does the latter affect one’s health?

Since 1950, the average productivity per American worker has increased by 400 percent, but this achievement has come at a huge cost. As the following infographic will explain, workaholism has been linked to an increase in stress-related health issues, as well as a rise in marital problems.


Whether it is to get a promotion, or to simply pay the bills, Americans workers put in some of the longest hours at work. However, how can we draw the line between productivity and workaholism, and how does the latter affect one’s health?

Since 1950, the average productivity per American worker has increased by 400 percent, but this achievement has come at a huge cost. As the following infographic will explain, workaholism has been linked to an increase in stress-related health issues, as well as a rise in marital problems.

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