Occupational stress represents a critical public health crisis, with the International Labour Organization documenting over 840,000 annual deaths from work-related health conditions. Psychosocial hazards including excessive working hours, employment instability, and workplace harassment create substantial economic burden, reducing global GDP by 1.37%. This comprehensive analysis reveals how modern workplace environments compromise employee wellbeing, highlighting the urgent need for organizational reforms and preventive health strategies to protect workers' physical and mental integrity.

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