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Occupational exposure to particles and biomarkers of cardiovascular disease —during work and after vacation
ConclusionsOccupational dust exposure was associated with some CVD risk markers, even at mean exposure concentrations below the Swedish occupational exposure limits for respirable silica and respirable dust, respectively. Vacation resulted in recovery for some risk markers. However, the change of the homocysteine and LDL levels suggest a long-term effect. Reduction of occupational exposure to dust may decrease the risk of CVD among exposed workers. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - August 29, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Prevalence of and factors associated with long-term sick leave in working-age adults with chronic low back pain in Germany
ConclusionsBased on these results, public health measures are urgently needed to mitigate the deleterious effects of CLBP on work participation in Germany. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - August 29, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Precarious employment and mental health across European welfare states: a gender perspective
ConclusionsThese findings suggest the interaction between contextual and individual factors in the production of mental health inequalities, both within and across countries. They also call for the incorporation of gender-sensitive welfare policies if equitable and healthy labor markets are to be achieved in Europe. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - August 29, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Haematological, renal, and hepatic function changes among Rayong oil spill clean-up workers: a longitudinal study
ConclusionResults of this study show the differences between baseline and follow-up haematological, renal, and hepatic indices and trends of these indices. The long-term changes in the indices in this study show worsening renal functions after oil spill and possibility of cardiovascular effects. These findings contribute to expanding knowledge on the long-term health effects of oil spills. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - August 29, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Cardiometabolic traits mediate the association of past shift work and chronic kidney disease: the Dongfeng –Tongji cohort study
ConclusionsPast shift work was related with increased risk of incident CKD among retired workers, and this relationship was partly mediated by cardiometabolic traits. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - August 29, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Factory site analysis of respirable fibers generated during the process of cutting and grinding of carbon fibers-reinforced plastics
ConclusionsOur study identified potentially dangerous respirable fibers with high aspect ratio, which was generated during the processing of PAN-based CFRP. Regular risk assessment of carbon fiber debris is necessary to ensure work environment safety. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - August 29, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Kidney tubular damage in inhabitants with low levels of cadmium exposure
(Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - August 29, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

The association between long working hours and obstructive sleep apnea assessed by STOP-BANG score: a cross-sectional study
ConclusionLong working hours can increase the risk of OSA assessed by STOP-BANG scores. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - August 25, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Shift work and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease incidence among Chinese rail workers: a 4-year longitudinal cohort study
ConclusionsThis research provided further evidence of positive harmful effect of shift work on NAFLD incidence in Chinese rail workers, particularly in frequently shift work population. The risk estimate of shift work on NAFLD was higher in female and elder. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - August 21, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Psychosocial work factors affecting mental health of young workers: a systematic review
ConclusionsThe current systematic review disclosed a high degree of uncertainty of the evidence due to conceptually fuzzy outcomes and exposures as well as large heterogeneity between studies. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - August 17, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Heart rate variability during sleep after two, four and seven consecutive night shifts and recovery days: a cross-over intervention study
ConclusionOverall sleep-related autonomic recovery had higher parasympathetic modulation of cardiac rhythm on the 2  + 2 shift system compared to the 4 + 4 and 7 + 7 shift system. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - August 2, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Health education using the theory of planned behavior to modify ergonomic posture in hospital computer users: a randomized controlled trial
ConclusionEducational programs based on TPB principles may be helpful in correcting ergonomic postures among computer users. Such interventions are recommended for worksite health promotion in that they may prevent the development of musculoskeletal disorders in staff. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - August 2, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Correction to: Prenatal exposure to ambient air pollution and adverse pregnancy outcomes in Ahvaz, Iran: a generalized additive model
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Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - August 2, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Relationship between somatic symptoms with menstruation and intention to leave work among university hospital nurses in Japan: a cross-sectional study
ConclusionSomatic symptoms with menstruation were associated with intention to leave work among female Japanese nurses. Intervention for somatic symptoms with menstruation might support nurses to continue work. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - August 1, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Low-dose ionizing radiation and adverse birth outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionsOur findings suggest that ionizing radiation increases the risk of adverse birth outcomes. Future work should strive to provide data needed to better understand the shape of the exposure –response curve. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - August 1, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research