Risk factors for mental workload: influence of the working environment, cardiovascular health and lifestyle. A cross-sectional study.

Objectives: Mental workload is a condition which can negatively influence the overall health of workers. In this study, we aimed to investigate the risk factors for the onset of mental workload, including working conditions, cardiovascular comorbidities and lifestyle habits, in a working population.

Methods: This is a cross-sectional study including 408 workers from a risk prevention service of small/medium companies in Murcia (Spain).