Recruiters are the most stressed workers in the UK, according to a new report.

The report, from charity The Stroke Association, found that 82% of recruitment consultants suffer from stress regularly at work.

To combat the effects of stress some recruiters are adopting unhealthy practices, such as drinking (34%), smoking (23%), comfort eating (43%) and even taking recreational drugs (4%).

Joe Korner, director of external affairs for the Stroke Association, said: "Stress clearly affects a great deal of the working population and while stress in itself is undesirable, responding to it in the wrong ways, for instance by drinking excessive alcohol, over-eating or smoking, can all lead to high blood pressure, which is the single biggest risk factor for stroke. This is a major issue for people of all ages, especially those working in stressful occupations."

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