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The effect of exposure to rubber production emissions and physical activity on pulmonary function indices among tyre manufacturing employees in Iran
Conclusion: Exposure to rubber manufacturing chemicals nearly doubles the odds of abnormal PFT, and the self-reported level of physical activity had no protective effect against these occupational hazards. (Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - April 26, 2021 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Ehsan Rafeemanesh Habibollah Esmaily Fatemeh Ahmadi Mohammadali Sardar Golnoosh Ghooshchi Source Type: research

A diagnostic assistant tool for work-related low back pain in hospital workers
Conclusions:   A diagnostic assistant tool is used to assist occupational medicine physicians in diagnosing hospital workers' occupational LBP. (Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - April 26, 2021 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Oopara Saengdao Buranatrevedh Surasak Patumanond Jayanton Source Type: research

Thyroid-stimulating hormone and free thyroxine alterations in subjects with occupational hearing loss
Conclusions: Alterations in the TSH and FT4 levels could be considered as a pathophysiology for OHL. More research is required to investigate the electrophysiological, physiological, and histological correlations of TSH and FT4 and different types of hearing loss caused by noise exposure. (Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - April 26, 2021 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Nastaran Ranjbar Hossein Namvar Arefi Mohammad Maarefvand Akram Pourbakht Ali Shahbazi Source Type: research

Women and work
Sashikala ChandrasekarIndian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 2021 25(1):1-3 (Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - April 26, 2021 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Sashikala Chandrasekar Source Type: research

A rare cause of bilateral wrist drop
Abhishek Juneja, Kuljeet S AnandIndian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 2020 24(3):206-207 (Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - December 14, 2020 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Abhishek Juneja Kuljeet S Anand Source Type: research

The medical concrete cancer of the lung: A unique case report
Mario Tamburrini, Unnati Desai, Umberto Zuccon, Carlo BarbettaIndian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 2020 24(3):203-205 A 53-year-old 10 pack year smoker and concrete worker for 12 years presented to us with a lung mass proven to be small cell lung cancer on lung biopsy. An industrial terminology of concrete cancer already exists defining the wear and tear in concrete due to various interactions. The interactions of concrete and smoke on lung, predisposed and increased the risk of lung cancer probably as an additive effect which we label as the medical concrete cancer of the lung. (Source: Indian Journa...
Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - December 14, 2020 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Mario Tamburrini Unnati Desai Umberto Zuccon Carlo Barbetta Source Type: research

Awareness, prevalence and factors associated with respiratory morbidities among selected petrol pump workers in Bengaluru City ?
Jisha Saru Thomas, PJ Mercy, Merlyn Joseph, Bobby JosephIndian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 2020 24(3):199-202 Introduction: Petrol pump workers are exposed to fumes emanated during petrol filling and vehicular exhaust thus falling prey to several respiratory diseases. Objectives: To assess the awareness and prevalence of respiratory morbidities among petrol pump workers of selected petrol pumps in Bangalore. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 158 petrol pump workers from 11 selected pumps in Bengaluru. Following IEC approval, the baseline socio-demographic data, knowledge re...
Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - December 14, 2020 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Jisha Saru Thomas PJ Mercy Merlyn Joseph Bobby Joseph Source Type: research

Completeness of ascertainment of construction site injuries using First Information Reports (FIRs) of Indian police: Capture-recapture study
Conclusions: FIRs ascertain approximately one-third of all construction site injuries. In the absence of any other data source, FIRs may be used as the basis of a construction injury surveillance system, recognizing that any estimates made using these data must be adjusted to allow for the approximately two-thirds of injuries not reported to the police. Further research is needed to identify reasons for some injuries not being reported to the police, in order to help to develop a strategy to improve the completeness of ascertainment of construction site injuries for the future. (Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and E...
Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - December 14, 2020 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Sajjan S Yadav Phil Edwards John Porter Source Type: research

Prevalence of acute pesticide poisoning among pesticide applicators in cardamom plantations: A cross-sectional study from Idukki District, Kerala
Conclusion: All the pesticide applicators in cardamom plantations of Idukki are at risk of APP. It is important to train them about the measures to prevent the same. (Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - December 14, 2020 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Harikumar Reshma Rajeev Jayalakshmi Source Type: research

Low Back Pain (LBP) incidence, ergonomics risk and workers & #8217; characteristics in relations to lbp in electronics assembly manufacturing
Conclusions: Ergonomic and lighting conditions at E-check and inspection should be improved, and the promotion of short break exercise during shiftwork period is suggested. LBP should be closely surveilled in workers who had less job experience and underlying diseases. (Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - December 14, 2020 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Sunisa Chaiklieng Pornnapa Suggaravetsiri Source Type: research

Cognitive behavioral therapy for occupational stress among the intensive care unit nurses
Conclusion: The findings showed that CBT was effective on the nursing stress. Therefore, CBT training is suggested in in-service training programs for nurses. (Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - December 14, 2020 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Mohammad Hosein Fadaei Mahya Torkaman Naval Heydari Maryam Kamali Fariba Ghodsbin Source Type: research

Lower limb varicose veins among nurses: A single center cross-sectional study in Mansoura, Egypt
Conclusions: Independent predictors, other than age, are modifiable and those with highest AOR are occupationally related. (Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - December 14, 2020 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Hala S Abou-ElWafa Aml A M. El-Metwaly Abdel- Hady El-Gilany Source Type: research

Self-Care, burnout, and compassion fatigue in oncology professionals
Conclusions: The moderate levels of burnout and compassion fatigue, though not severe, are a cause of concern and cannot be overlooked. The study highlights the need for self-care in this regard and suggests that individual and institutional level interventions, particularly for nurses and young professionals, would prove useful. (Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - December 14, 2020 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Diti Kohli P Padmakumari Source Type: research

Assessment of BTX concentration around fuel station in Eastern Province Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Conclusion: Ambient concentration of BTX was high compare to neighboring residential area and 100 m from the fuel station which can negatively affect on health of several residences. The Environmental contamination associated with BTX in petrol fuel stations impulses the necessity of preventive programs to reduce further air quality deterioration and reduce the expected health risks. (Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - December 14, 2020 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Khaled F Salama Eltigani O. M. Omar Mubashir Zafar Source Type: research

Posture-related musculoskeletal problems among hotel receptionists in Mumbai: A cross-sectional study
Conclusion: Prolonged standing increased the lower limbs musculo-skeletal disorders among the receptionists, whereas change in shift timing affected their sleep pattern. (Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - December 14, 2020 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Manjit Kaur Chauhan Ankita Sondhi Source Type: research