Does occupational lifting affect the risk of hypertension? Cross-sectional and prospective associations in the Copenhagen City Heart Study.
Conclusions No associations were seen among the general population. Positive associations were seen among users of anti-hypertensives and participants ≥50 years, indicating these groups as vulnerable to increases in blood pressure when exposed to occupational lifting.
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Source: Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health - Category: Occupational Health Authors: Korshøj M, Hannerz H, Marott JL, Schnohr P, Prescott E, Clays E, Holtermann A Tags: Scand J Work Environ Health Source Type: research
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