K
Klauer
Hello All!
I have been thinking about this quite a bit recently, and was wondering
if my stereotypes are founded on truth or just stereotypical
assumptions about programmers and health.
It's not uncommon to hear about a programmer spending a 18 - 24 hour
stint sitting in front of a computer coding away. I remember hearing
about how harmful CRT monitors are with extended exposure, and was
wondering if LCD monitors pose that same threat?
Additionally, it seems that many of my fellow programmers on the job
have somewhat unhealthy lifestyles. Little to no exercise, terrible
diets(extreme amounts of caffeine), lack of sleep, and the normal
problems with working at a computer too long (repetitive stress
injuries, obesity, eye fatigue, etc.)
I was wondering if anybody knew of any actual evidence--be it studies,
statistics, or other--that corroborate my stereotypes or completely
blow them away with evidence that we lead much healthier lives than we
are often stereotyped to have?
I also heard that computer desktops emit dangerous materials in the air
just by running. It makes sense, since computers get hot, there's a
chance that silicon, metals, plastics, etc., get released into the air
making it somewhat less healthy.
Do we have an unhealthy occupation? Or am I being a bit too paranoid
and cynical?
I have been thinking about this quite a bit recently, and was wondering
if my stereotypes are founded on truth or just stereotypical
assumptions about programmers and health.
It's not uncommon to hear about a programmer spending a 18 - 24 hour
stint sitting in front of a computer coding away. I remember hearing
about how harmful CRT monitors are with extended exposure, and was
wondering if LCD monitors pose that same threat?
Additionally, it seems that many of my fellow programmers on the job
have somewhat unhealthy lifestyles. Little to no exercise, terrible
diets(extreme amounts of caffeine), lack of sleep, and the normal
problems with working at a computer too long (repetitive stress
injuries, obesity, eye fatigue, etc.)
I was wondering if anybody knew of any actual evidence--be it studies,
statistics, or other--that corroborate my stereotypes or completely
blow them away with evidence that we lead much healthier lives than we
are often stereotyped to have?
I also heard that computer desktops emit dangerous materials in the air
just by running. It makes sense, since computers get hot, there's a
chance that silicon, metals, plastics, etc., get released into the air
making it somewhat less healthy.
Do we have an unhealthy occupation? Or am I being a bit too paranoid
and cynical?