The International Labour Organization estimates that more than 840,000 people die each year from illnesses linked to psychosocial risks at work.

Omissions

• The ILO figure of 840,000 refers specifically to deaths attributable to psychosocial risk factors (mainly cardiovascular disease, with mental health conditions also cited); it is a subset of the ILO's overall estimate of nearly 3 million annual work-related deaths, a broader context the speaker did not mention.
• The ILO uses the wording 'health conditions' rather than 'illnesses'; the substance is equivalent.

Sources

• PrimaryInternational Labour Organization (ILO News)GENEVA (ILO News) – More than 840,000 people die each year from health conditions linked to psychosocial risks, such as long working hours, job insecurity ...
• PrimaryInternational Labour Organization — report 'The psychosocial working environment: Global developments and pathways for action'World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2026. 840,000 deaths a year linked to psychosocial risks at work. News | 22 April 2026.
• SecondaryEuropean Trade Union Institute (ETUI)An important finding is that psychosocial risk factors are responsible for more than 840,000 deaths annually, due to associated cardiovascular ...