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Perinatal exposure to traffic related air pollutants and the risk of infection in the first six months of life: a cohort study from a low-middle income country
ConclusionOur study adds to the evidence that perinatal exposure to fine particles is associated with respiratory tract infection in infants in a low-middle income country. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - April 17, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

The overall fractions of coronary heart diseases and depression attributable to multiple dependent psychosocial work factors in Europe
ConclusionOur study showed that the overall fractions attributable to all studied psychosocial work factors were substantial especially for depression. These overall attributable fractions may be particularly useful to evaluate the burden and costs attributable to psychosocial work factors, and also to inform policies makers at European level. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - April 15, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Leaders as the targets of workplace bullying - prevalence and outcomes
ConclusionThe findings show that leaders have the same risk of being bullied and are influenced by bullying in roughly the same manner as non-leaders. Organizational measures and interventions against bullying should therefore consider leaders as a risk group in line with other employees. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - April 15, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Effects of ambient air pollution on the risk of small- and large-for-gestational-age births: an analysis using national birth data in Japan
ConclusionsIt was suggested that ambient level of SO2 during the pregnancy term is a risk factor for SGA birth in Japan. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - April 11, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Association between sickness presenteeism and depressive symptoms: a cross-sectional study using the 6th Korean working conditions survey
ConclusionThis study presents the association between experiencing sickness presenteeism in the previous 12  months and depressive symptoms. Based on the results, we provide individual and organizational strategies of reducing sickness presenteeism. Also, screening for workers who have experienced sickness presenteeism are needed to ensure good mental health. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - April 2, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Exposure to benzotriazoles and benzothiazoles in Czech male population and its associations with biomarkers of liver function, serum lipids and oxidative stress
ConclusionThis is the first study to investigate BT exposure in Central Europe, including potentially exposed firefighters. The findings showed a high prevalence of BTs in the study population, the relevance of 1M-BTR as a new biomarker of exposure, and an urgent need for further research into associated adverse health outcomes.Graphical abstract (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - March 28, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Associations of coal mine dust exposure with arterial stiffness and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk in chinese coal miners
ConclusionThe study suggested that cumulative exposure to coal mine dust was associated with elevated arterial stiffness and ten-year ASCVD risk in a dose-response manner. These findings contribute valuable insights for cardiovascular risk associated with coal mine dust. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - March 26, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Precarious employment and mental health in the Belgian service voucher system: the role of working conditions and perceived financial strain
ConclusionThese findings are the first based on the Belgian Employment Precariousness Scale (EPRES-BE) and are consistent with earlier-made —but seldom simultaneously tested—assumptions on the mechanisms relating PE to adverse mental health—i.e. involving direct associations and indirect associations via adverse working conditions and material deprivation. Based on the results, we recommend more democratic and higher-quality manag ement practices in the SVS, in addition to higher wages and working time reduction. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - March 26, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Association between physical fitness and perceived work ability among Finnish population: a cross-sectional study
ConclusionThese study results indicate that good musculoskeletal as well as cardiorespiratory fitness are associated with better perceived work ability. Promoting physical fitness in individual and societal level may be potential targets for maintaining good work ability in working age population. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - March 25, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Metal and oxidative potential exposure through particle inhalation and oxidative stress biomarkers: a 2-week pilot prospective study among Parisian subway workers
ConclusionAssociations between MDA in both EBC and urine gave opposite response for subway particles containing Zn versus Cu. This diverting Zn and Cu pattern was also observed for 8-OHdG and urinary concentrations of these two metals. Overall, MDA and 8-OHdG responses were sensitive for same-day metal exposures in both matrices. We recommend MDA and 8-OHdG in large field studies to account for oxidative stress originating from metals in inhaled particulate matter. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - March 20, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Objective and subjective measures of air pollution and self-rated health: the evidence from Chile
ConclusionsOur findings add evidence that air pollution is a relevant determinant of SRH. In addition, they show that subjective measures of air pollution can be as reliable as physical measures in the analysis of the association between air pollution and human health. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - March 16, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Effects of occupational exposure to metal fume PM2.5 on lung function and biomarkers among shipyard workers: a 3-year prospective cohort study
ConclusionOur study suggests that urinary α1-antitrypsin and ITIH4 could indicate early lung function decline in shipyard workers exposed to metal fume PM2.5, underscoring the need for better safety and health monitoring to reduce respiratory risks.Graphical abstract (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - March 13, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Relationship between night work and health-related quality of life: an analysis based on profiles and cumulative duration of exposure to night work among French workers in the CONSTANCES cohort
ConclusionsFormer night workers had poorer physical HRQoL in contrast to permanent and rotating night workers who had similar or even better HRQoL than day workers, suggesting the well-known healthy worker survivor effect. Consequently, both current and former night workers require regular and specific follow-up focused on the physical components of their health. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - March 11, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Effects of chronotype on sleep, mood and cardiovascular circadian rhythms in rotating night shift medical workers
ConclusionChronotype is a factor affecting fatigue, sleepiness and cardiovascular circadian rhythms of rotating night shift workers. Chronotype should be taken into consideration for managing night-shift rotation to promote occupational health. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - March 2, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Agricultural exposures and DNA damage in PBMC of female farmers measured using the alkaline comet assay
ConclusionsWe report modified levels of DNA damage for those environmentally exposed to meadows, poultry and pig farming, underlining the need for a better knowledge of the potential health risks experienced by females in this setting. (Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health)
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - March 2, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research