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Ask HN: Older developers what health issues has the job caused you?
What health issues do you have that were directly caused by the nature of tech work?
- gregjor 4y ago62 yrs old, 40 years staring at screens. Possibly myopia, eye doctor says maybe from my work, maybe genetic. Other than that nothing I can think of.
- gregjor 4y agoMy brother-in-law worked for 30 years as a mason (cement and bricks). He has serious permanent back injuries and lung damage from dust. One of my younger brothers worked for two decades as a stock broker, he suffers from alcoholism, ulcers, migraines. I got off easy, I think.
- emrah 4y agoSwitch to a track ball, mouse is bad for your wrist.
- prirun 4y agoRealize that software dev is a sedentary job and make sure to get regular exercise outside of your job.
- ashwagary 4y agoWas developing lower back issues earlier on due to not caring about office chair selection. Easy fix and well worth it.