Death from Overwork (Karoshi)is Caused by a Poor Lifestyle Resulting

question 189

True/False

Death from overwork (karoshi)is caused by a poor lifestyle resulting from long work hours which in turn causes weight gain that damages the cardiovascular system.

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Definitions:

Dutch Shipping

Relates to the Netherlands' historically significant maritime sector, known for its advanced shipbuilding technology and extensive trade networks.

New Amsterdam

The 17th century Dutch colony that later became New York City after being seized by the English in 1664.

Chesapeake Planters

Wealthy and influential landowners in the Chesapeake Bay region during the colonial and early United States periods, known for cultivating tobacco as a cash crop using enslaved labor.

Indentured Servants

Individuals who agreed to work for a specified number of years in exchange for passage to a new country, room, board, and often eventual freedom, a common practice in colonial America.