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Ask HN: Older developers what health issues has the job caused you?

4 points by jonathan-kosgei ↗ HN
What health issues do you have that were directly caused by the nature of tech work?

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gregjor
62 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
My 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
Switch to a track ball, mouse is bad for your wrist.
prirun
Realize that software dev is a sedentary job and make sure to get regular exercise outside of your job.
ashwagary
Was developing lower back issues earlier on due to not caring about office chair selection. Easy fix and well worth it.