Work-related stress in developing countries is one of the areas which have not yet been quantified owing to lack of data on exposure or causality, important exposures and outcomes [12]. The lack of research in this field and the struggle with other well-known and traditional occupational risks (chemicals, biological and physical hazards) may present one major barrier that prevents developing countries from developing awareness and addressing and226controlling emerging health concerns such as work-related stress and its consequences.
On the one hand, there is no one common global denominator and language on the topic of stress, but only a more general understanding of the phenomenon (especially when comparing industrialized countries with developing countries). On the other hand, it is well documented in industrialized countries that have an abundance of research that psychosocial hazards have the capacity to affect the physical, mental and social well-being of workers and that there are a number of real risks involved. However, there is a true gap of coherent research in developing countries to provide an insight into the nature of work-related stress and the psychosocial working conditions that may cause it.