Occupational stress, burnout, and cardiovascular risk factors among underground coal miners: a review of recent studies

Underground coal mining is a type of professional activity with a high level of exposure to harmful factors in the working environment and work process. In recent years, particular attention has been paid to the role of occupational stress and emotional burnout syndrome in the development of health problems among coal mine workers. This article summarizes recent studies on occupational stress, burnout, and cardiovascular risks among underground coal miners.

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