Risk of myocardial infarction after exposure to work related life events, testing induction periods of either one day or one week. A case-crossover analysis. Odds ratios (95% confidence intervals)
| Events | Number of exposed cases (day 1) | Day 1 v day 2* | Number of exposed cases (day 2 to day 7) | Day 2 to 7 v 9 to 14† |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| *Exposure or not during the period 0–24 hours, compared with exposure or not during the period 25–48 hours, before the myocardial infarction. †Exposure or not during the period 25–168 hours, compared with exposure or not during the period 193–336 hours, before the myocardial infarction. –, Not possible to estimate. | ||||
| Had a high pressure deadline at work | 18 | 6.0 (1.8 to 20.3) | 23 | 1.4 (0.7 to 2.5) |
| Event where felt pressure of competition | 9 | 2.0 (0.6 to 6.6) | 13 | 6.0 (1.3 to 26.8) |
| Had major changes in job tasks or responsibilities | 0 | – | 1 | 1.0 (0.6 to 16.0) |
| Praised by the boss | 8 | 2.6 (0.7 to 10.0) | 30 | 2.8 (1.4 to 5.8) |
| Criticised by the boss | 2 | – | 1 | – |
| Promoted or given a raise | 0 | – | 2 | 1.0 (0.1 to 7.1) |
| Quit job or was laid off | 1 | – | 1 | 1.0 (0.6 to 16.0) |
| Shared positive event with coworkers | 4 | 4.0 (0.4 to 35.8) | 6 | 2.0 (0.5 to 8.0) |
| Shared negative event with coworkers | 2 | 0.7 (0.1 to 4.0) | 5 | – |
| Went on business trip or vacation | 0 | – | 12 | 1.2 (0.5 to 3.2) |
| Experienced a positive event with regard to personal finances | 0 | – | 3 | 1.5 (0.3 to 9.0) |
| Experienced a negative event with regard to personal finances | 3 | 3.0 (0.3 to 28.7) | 2 | – |