> Each year, more than 170 workers die, and for the period 2009–2017, the mean annual total mortality rate has been 150/100,000. Most of the workers are in the

> Each year, more than 170 workers die, and for the period 2009–2017, the mean annual total mortality rate has been 150/100,000. Most of the workers are in the age range 25–35 years and are most likely very healthy as they were accepted for this temporary work migration. The total mortality rate is lower than the likely rate for this age group at 240/100,000, which may be a reflection of the “healthy worker effect” (a selection process) or incompleteness of data collection > In global studies, approximately 15% of deaths in this age group are due to cardiovascular causes, but in this NMW population, the death rate was in the range from 22 to 58% during periods with daily heat index (WBGT) levels reaching 20°C (cool season) or 30°C (hot season), respectively The authors neglect to mention that these migrant workers avoid many common causes of death. They generally don't have their own cars or motorcycles, so very few traffic deaths. There's little drug use in Qatar, so no drug-related deaths either. Odds of getting murdered? Nonexistent. Most of the leading causes of death for workers between 25-35 simply don't apply to migrant workers in Qatar.