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Impact of Air Conditioners on Sick Building Syndrome, Sickness Absenteeism, and Lung Functions
Vidya Ganji, M Kalpana, U Madhusudhan, Nitin Ashok John, Madhuri TaranikantiIndian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 2023 27(1):26-30 (Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - March 31, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Vidya Ganji M Kalpana U Madhusudhan Nitin Ashok John Madhuri Taranikanti Source Type: research

Excessive Daytime Sleepiness as a Risk Factor for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea among Public Transport Drivers: A Cross-Sectional Study
Asha C L, N K Sapna Varma, Rahul D Prabha, VV AjithIndian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 2023 27(1):21-25 (Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - March 31, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Asha C L N K Sapna Varma Rahul D Prabha VV Ajith Source Type: research

Assessment of Cytogenetic Damage in Flexographic Workers: Micronucleus Assay in Exfoliated Buccal Epithelial Cells
Parvatareddy Naveen Kumar, Bernard A Reginald, Basireddy Siva Reddy, Meda SamathaIndian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 2023 27(1):17-20 (Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - March 31, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Parvatareddy Naveen Kumar Bernard A Reginald Basireddy Siva Reddy Meda Samatha Source Type: research

Which Jobs are Unlucky against the Biologic and the Economic Risks Caused by the Covid-19 Pandemic ?
Merve D Atik, Duygu Lüleci, Aylin G Çifci, Gökçen A Demiral, Yücel DemiralIndian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 2023 27(1):9-16 (Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - March 31, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Merve D Atik Duygu L ü leci Aylin G Ç ifci G ö k ç en A Demiral Y ü cel Demiral Source Type: research

Relationship between Occupational Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica and Serum Copper Level as an Indicator of Silicosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Ali Poormohammadi, Erfan Ayubi, Mohammad Javad Assari, Fereshteh Mehri, Effat Sadat Mir Moeini, Homa NaderifarIndian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 2023 27(1):4-8 (Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - March 31, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Ali Poormohammadi Erfan Ayubi Mohammad Javad Assari Fereshteh Mehri Effat Sadat Mir Moeini Homa Naderifar Source Type: research

Occupational Health Research: Challenges and Opportunities in Developing Countries
Bobby Joseph, Sakthi ArasuIndian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 2023 27(1):1-3 (Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - March 31, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Bobby Joseph Sakthi Arasu Source Type: research

Predisposition of medical professionals to cancer: Are we ignoring a demon ?
Asmita Chakrabarti, Sumit R Chowdhury, Avishek RoyIndian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 2022 26(4):289-290 (Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - December 24, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Asmita Chakrabarti Sumit R Chowdhury Avishek Roy Source Type: research

Erasmus syndrome: A case series of rare co-occurrence of silicosis and systemic sclerosis
VM Jaanakhi, Batoee Ram, Mohammad Javed Qureshi, Manisha Jain, Sumeet SawaleIndian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 2022 26(4):285-288 Erasmus syndrome is the association of silica exposure and subsequent development of systemic sclerosis. Here we discuss five cases that presented with progressive shortness of breath, arthralgia, skin tightening, and Raynaud's phenomenon. History of exposure to silica dust was present in all cases, and further serological (Anti-Scl-70 antibody positive), radiological, and histopathological (skin biopsy) investigations confirmed the diagnosis of systemic sclero...
Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - December 24, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Authors: VM Jaanakhi Batoee Ram Mohammad Javed Qureshi Manisha Jain Sumeet Sawale Source Type: research

Occupational health hazards of rickshaw pullers in lower middle income Country, India
Conclusion: Need to devise interventions that will focus on health awareness and early health-seeking behavior among the participants. (Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - December 24, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Panna Lal Mohit Batra Madan M Majhi Pragya Ahuja Nidhi Bhatnagar Source Type: research

The mental health of health care workers in the UK during COVID-19: The prevalence of anxiety, depression, and stress
Conclusions: The pandemic had a significant impact on mental health of HCWs. Health organizations need to monitor and address these emerging effects. (Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - December 24, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Ravi Chotalia Mohammed J Abbas Alisha Aggarwal Source Type: research

Driving fine and its relationship with dangerous driving behaviour among heavy vehicle Drivers
Conclusions: In order to reduce traffic fines, training courses on increasing attention and precision in drivers' observations and judgments are useful. The courses can decrease traffic violations by trying to change beliefs, attitudes, and social norms. It is therefore helpful to understand the ways to change the drivers' attitudes. (Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - December 24, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Masoud Motalebi Kashani Hossein Akbari Hamidreza Saberi Reihaneh Ghorbanipour Fahimeh Karamali Source Type: research

Obesity burden and physical activity pattern among doctors in South India
Conclusions: The study found that majority of the doctors (55%) were either overweight or obese. Awareness and behavior change communication among doctors on modifiable risk factors like having adequate sleep and reducing the hours spent in private practice is needed to reduce the burden of obesity among doctors. (Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - December 24, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Anjana Nalina Kumari Kesavan Nair Tony Lawrence Pillaveetil Sathyadas Indu Source Type: research

Health problems and healthcare-seeking practices of workers processing E-waste in the unorganized sector in the slums of a South Indian City: An exploratory study
Conclusions: Findings suggest that the precarious work in the unorganized e-waste processing sector could not only give rise to health problems but also make workers undermine the severity of their health problems. The non-responsiveness of the local public healthcare system compels them to rely on private and charitable clinics and pay for services that are otherwise freely available in UPHCs. (Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - December 24, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Sapna Mishra P Sankara Sarma Rakhal Gaitonde Source Type: research

Effect of full-face and half-face helmet on functional vision and visual reaction time
Conclusion: The visor significantly affects the stereopsis while viewing through it. The study did not find the exact cause of this reduction, and hence, further evaluation is recommended. (Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - December 24, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Farhatbee N Kazi Hiral Korani Prema Chande Source Type: research

Explaining the challenges of coping with coronavirus crisis in the workplaces: A qualitative study
Conclusion: The study findings indicated that organizations and industries face numerous internal and external challenges in coping with the COVID-19 pandemic. Paying attention to the mentioned limitations and attempting to eliminate them, especially by the governmental organizations, employers, and managers, could help in effectively confronting the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - December 24, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Abdolhamid Tajvar Zahra Hosseini Mohammadreza Farahbakhsh Anahita Fakherpour Atefeh Homayuni Source Type: research