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

Omissions

• The estimate refers specifically to deaths attributable to psychosocial risk factors (mainly cardiovascular disease and mental health conditions) and is a modelled ILO estimate, not a count of registered occupational deaths.
• The ILO report was published in April 2026, before the session date of 5 October 2026, so the MEP could have known this figure.
• Context that the broader figure for total work-related deaths (all causes) is close to 3 million per year, which situates the 840,000 figure as a subset.

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..."
• PrimaryILO — The psychosocial working environment: Global developments and pathways for action (report page)"840,000 deaths a year linked to psychosocial risks at work. World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2026. News | 22 April 2026."
• SecondaryUN News"More than 840,000 people die each year from health conditions linked to risks such as long working hours, job insecurity..."