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Singapore PHV driver, 37, suffers stroke after driving 14 hours/day; starts work from 4am and only sleeps for few hours daily

Singapore PHV driver, 37, suffers stroke after driving 14 hours/day; starts work from 4am and only sleeps for few hours daily
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Summary A 37-year-old private-hire driver suffered a serious stroke in September 2026 after working more than 14 hours daily. Doctors at Tan Tock Seng Hospital linked his stroke to high blood pressure, with high cholesterol, obesity and smoking adding to his risks. The hospital plans to recruit 2...

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