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The characteristics of asbestos-related disease claims made to the Korea Workers ’ Compensation and Welfare Service (KCOMWEL) from 2011 to 2015
ConclusionsConsidering the long latency period of asbestos and that the peak period of asbestos use in Korea was throughout the mid-1990s, damage due to asbestos-related diseases is expected to show a continued long-term increase. Few studies providing an epidemiologic analysis of asbestos-related diseases are available; therefore, this study may provide baseline data to assist in predicting and preparing for future harm due to asbestos exposure.Trial registrationDUIH2018 –02–004-001. Registered 28 Februrary 2018. (Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - July 11, 2018 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Association between cadmium and anti-Mullerian hormone in premenopausal women at particular ages
ConclusionsThe results of this study suggest that environmental exposure to cadmium may alter the AMH level of premenopausal women, depending on their age group. (Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - July 9, 2018 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Effect of teacher ’s working conditions on voice disorder in Korea: a nationwide survey
ConclusionsKorean teachers ’ working conditions are associated with fVDs. The school health system must take steps to prevent and treat voice disorders of teachers. (Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - July 3, 2018 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

The associations between work-related factors and temporomandibular disorders among female full-time employees: findings from the Fourth Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey IV (2007 –2009)
ConclusionsThis study found that long working hours were significantly associated with TMD in Korean female full-time employees. (Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - June 20, 2018 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Spatial analysis between particulate matter and emergency room visits for conjunctivitis and keratitis
ConclusionAs PM10 is associated with the prevalence of conjunctivitis and keratitis, measures to reduce particulate matter through environmental methods are needed. (Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - June 11, 2018 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Association between serum ferritin and hypertension according to the working type in Korean men: the fifth Korean National Health and nutrition examination survey 2010 –2012
ConclusionsThe prevalence of hypertension increased as ferritin levels increased in individuals, especially in shift workers. (Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - June 11, 2018 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Spatial analysis between particulate matter and emergency room visits for conjunctivitis and keratitis
ConclusionAs PM10 is associated with the prevalence of conjunctivitis and keratitis, measures to reduce particulate matter through environmental methods are needed. (Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - June 11, 2018 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Association between serum ferritin and hypertension according to the working type in Korean men: the fifth Korean National Health and nutrition examination survey 2010 –2012
ConclusionsThe prevalence of hypertension increased as ferritin levels increased in individuals, especially in shift workers. (Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - June 11, 2018 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Effects of changes in occupational stress on the depressive symptoms of Korean workers in a large company: a longitudinal survey
ConclusionThe results showed that increased occupational stress increased the presence of depressive symptoms, and that reduced occupational stress suppressed the development of depressive symptoms. More attention should be paid to stress management among workers. (Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - June 8, 2018 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

The work –life balance and psychosocial well-being of South Korean workers
ConclusionWork –life balance was associated with psychosocial well-being after adjusting for both work-related and individual characteristics. (Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - June 5, 2018 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research