Job cuts 'harm those left behind'
Axing staff can worsen the health of fellow employees left behind, researchers have warned.
A Finnish study of local government personnel found those whose departments suffered major cuts doubled their risk of dying from cardiovascular disease.
Major downsizing - cutting more than 18% of staff - was also linked to an increase in workers taking sick leave.
The study in the British Medical Journal said employers and occupational health staff should recognise the risk.