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Epigenetic Workplace Impact

Meaning

The Epigenetic Workplace Impact refers to the measurable, functional effect of the occupational environment—including factors like chronic psychosocial stress, non-standard shift work, exposure to chemical toxins, and organizational social dynamics—on the chemical modifications that effectively alter gene expression without causing any change to the underlying DNA sequence. This significant impact demonstrates how chronic workplace factors can functionally reprogram an employee’s long-term biological health and disease risk profile. Understanding this mechanism is key to developing highly targeted corporate wellness interventions that address the biological root causes of stress-related illness.