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The combined effect of air pollution and non-optimal temperature on mortality in Shandong Province, China: establishment of air health index
ConclusionsThe air health index performs well in predicting death burden and can convey health risks related to exposure to the ambient environment to the public. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - December 29, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Sleep quality, sleep duration, and sleep disturbances among hospital night workers: a prospective cohort study
ConclusionOur findings suggest that sleep quality, sleep duration and sleep disturbances are separate entities and should be studied separately. Lifestyle factors and work characteristics were generally not associated with poor sleep. Since these factors can have an acute effect on sleep, future research should consider ecological momentary assessment to examine how exposure and outcomes (co)vary within-persons, over time, and across contexts.Trial registration Netherlands Trial Register trial number NL56022.041.16. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - December 28, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Occupational-related exposure to diesel exhaust and risk of leukemia: systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies
ConclusionOur results did not indicate an association between occupational DE exposure and leukemia, with the possible exception of miners. Residual confounding cannot be excluded. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - December 24, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Association between occupational noise and obesity: a retrospective cohort study in China
ConclusionsOccupational noise is related to the incidence of obesity. The occupational noise level and occupational noise cumulative level were shown to be positively correlated with an increase in BMI. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - December 20, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Occupational exposure to vapors, gasses, dusts, and fumes in relation to causes of death during 24  years in Helsinki, Finland
ConclusionLong-term occupational exposure to VGDF increased the hazard of mortality- to cardiovascular-, respiratory-, and dementia-related causes. This emphasizes the need for minimizing occupational long-term respiratory exposure to dust, gasses, and fumes. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - December 19, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Club cell protein (CC16) in serum as an effect marker for small airway epithelial damage caused by diesel exhaust and blasting fumes in potash mining
ConclusionThe small airways of current smokers appeared to be vulnerable to the combination of measured work-related exposures and individual exposure to smoking. Therefore, as health protection of smokers exposed to diesel exhaust and blasting fumes, smoking cessation is strongly recommended. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - December 18, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Impact of welding occupation on serum aluminium level and its association with physical health, cognitive function, and quality of life: a cross-sectional study
ConclusionWelders had significantly higher SAL, musculoskeletal symptoms, blood pressure, and lower QoL than non-welders. SAL was associated with adverse physical health parameters and social-related QoL, not cognition. We recommend routine aluminium bioavailability and physical health checks among welders. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - December 18, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Occupational physical activity, all-cause mortality and incidence of cardiovascular diseases: results from three Italian cohorts
ConclusionOur results indicate that OPA does not have a beneficial effect on CVD and mortality, but rather suggest that it may produce deleterious health effects. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - December 15, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Risk of obstructive sleep apnea among health workers: results of a screening in a large Italian University Hospital
ConclusionSBQ showed its effectiveness as a screening tool in detecting undiagnosed OSA in HW. Systematic screening for OSA in work settings could allow early diagnosis and treatment, reducing short- and long-term health effects of OSA. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - December 12, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Relationship between exposure to metalworking fluids and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
ConclusionAn association between occupational exposure to MWFs and NAFLD was found. As the concentration of exposure rose, the prevalence of NAFLD was also escalated. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - December 9, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Effects of ambient air pollution on the hospitalization risk and economic burden of mental disorders in Qingdao, China
ConclusionShort-term exposure to air pollution was associated with an increased risk of hospitalization for MDs. The economic advantages of further reducing air pollution are enormous. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - December 7, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Overtime work is related to nonrestorative sleep independently of short sleep time among a Japanese occupational population
ConclusionFor office workers, long hours of overtime work increased the NRS prevalence at any sleep duration. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - December 4, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Effects of workday characteristics and job demands on recovery from work among Finnish home care nurses: a multi-source cross-sectional study
ConclusionsOur findings indicate that reducing especially the objective job demands (workday characteristics) can contribute to better day-time recovery among home care nurses. To help sustain work ability and improve wellbeing, day-time recovery can be promoted with better work scheduling that supports care continuity and ensures sufficient care resources and support for nurses with many clients or clients with high care needs. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - November 30, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

The impact of cardiorespiratory fitness and physical workload on disability pension –a cohort study of Swedish men
ConclusionBoth low cardiorespiratory fitness in youth and later exposure to high physical workload were associated with an increased risk of DP, where workers with the combination of both low cardiorespiratory fitness and a high physical workload had the highest risks (all-cause and MSD DP). (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - November 16, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Association between diurnal temperature range and outpatient visits for urticaria disease in Lanzhou, China: a distributed lag nonlinear analysis
ConclusionsOur study suggests that DTR is a potential risk factor for urticaria. The results of this study may provide a scientific basis for local governments to improve preventive measures in the health care system. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - November 11, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research