Melbourne: Fatter pay package and longer lunch aren't the only perks enjoyed by bosses. A new study has found that they are also less susceptible to cancer.
Researchers at the University of Sydney in Australia have found that managers and administrators are significantly less likely to suffer from neo-plasms, or cancerous tumors, than all other level of workers.
Bosses also have a moderately lower chance of developing mental health problems as well as musculoskeletal conditions, according to the study.
"Possible reasons for this include managers being less exposed to cancer risk factors or being able to afford to stop working when their health deteriorates," the Australian media quoted lead researcher Dr Deborah Schofield as saying. The researchers analysed a survey of more than 4,200 Australian workers aged between 45 and 65 - two thirds of whom had at least one medical condition -- before coming to the conclusion.
Rates of disease were found to be highest among women, older workers and people who were married as opposed to living in a de-facto relationship.
According to the researchers, the work makes it clear the impact of chronic health problems will be felt hardest in the retail and health and community services sectors.
While people in retail trade are more likely to develop arthritis, back pain and other musculoskeletal conditions, those in health and community services have the highest rates of heart disease.
"If the chronic conditions in growth industries are work-related, rates of disease may increase in the future as these industries continue to grow," Dr Schofield said.
The results of the study have been published in the 'Medical Journal of Australia'.
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