996 working hour system is posing a real threat to the health.

Obviously, the lack of exercise and

break caused by 996 leads to a decline in bodily function and is even life-threatening. For
instance, on December 29, 2020, a female employee of Pinduoduo died suddenly at 1:30 am on
her way off work, which is directly related to overtime and overwork. In terms of mental health,
996 decreases well-being and the sense of achievement, while increases pressure and anxiety. A
research of Wu Weijiong (2016) indicates that 6 to 7 hours work is the most conductive to the
maximum sense of satisfaction, which has been further confirmed by the analysis of Niewei
(2020) that working overtime both subjectively and objectively erode the spirit. Additionally,
according to the research of Niewei, the 18-to-35-year-olds works an extra 30 hours a month,
which implies the enormous damage of 996 to the whole society.

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