Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Maria M. Morales-Suarez-Varela, Nazli Ucar, Isabel Peraita-Costa, Maria Flores Huertas, Jose Miguel Soriano, Agustin Llopis-Morales, William B. Grant
Summary: This review systematically analyzed the effects of vitamin D deficiencies on pregnancy outcomes based on 215 studies. The findings suggest that supplemental vitamin D is important for reducing the risk of gestational diabetes, hypertension, preeclampsia, early labor, and other complications.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Jennifer J. Stuart, Lauren J. Tanz, Eric B. Rimm, Donna Spiegelman, Stacey A. Missmer, Kenneth J. Mukamal, Kathryn M. Rexrode, Janet W. Rich-Edwards
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the association between hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) and long-term cardiovascular disease (CVD) and identify the proportion mediated by established CVD risk factors. The results showed that women with HDP during their first pregnancy had a higher risk of CVD, which was mainly mediated by established CVD risk factors.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Wenwen Wei, Xin Wang, Yuanzhong Zhou, Xuejun Shang, Hongsong Yu
Summary: Pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) is a severe pregnancy complication that can lead to maternal mortality. Various genetic factors have been shown to play an important role in the occurrence and development of PIH. This review summarizes the genetic risk factors involved in the renin-angiotensin system, endothelin system, inflammatory factors, oxidative stress, and other functional networks that may contribute to the pathogenesis of PIH.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Maria Morales-Suarez-Varela, Nazli Ucar, Jose Miguel Soriano, Agustin Llopis-Morales, Beth S. Sanford, William B. Grant
Summary: Vitamin D deficiency in pregnant women is common and associated with health problems such as gestational diabetes and preeclampsia. This systematic review examines the association between 25(OH)D levels and health effects, indicating that adequate vitamin D levels play a role in reducing risk and promoting a healthy pregnancy.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Marija Majda Perisic, Klemo Vladimir, Sarah Karpov, Mario Storga, Ali Mostashari, Raya Khanin
Summary: Preeclampsia and gestational hypertensive disorders are common complications of pregnancy with long-term consequences. This study developed a risk score using machine learning to screen for GHD early. It confirmed that high BMI is a risk factor for GHD and explored the relationship between GHD and genetically constructed anthropometric measures and biomarkers.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Dionne Gootjes, Anke G. Posthumus, Vincent W. V. Jaddoe, Bas B. van Rijn, Eric A. P. Steegers
Summary: The study found an inverse association between maternal hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and the childhood body mass index at 12 months, as well as triglycerides at 6 years of age. The association with triglycerides was only present in girls. Maternal hypertensive disorders of pregnancy were not associated with childhood body mass index at 2, 6 and 36 months.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
S. Michelle Ogunwole, George Mwinnyaa, Xiaobin Wang, Xiumei Hong, Janice Henderson, Wendy L. Bennett
Summary: In this study with high-risk US women, it was found that modifiable and treatable risk factors such as obesity and hypertension are associated with the prevention of preeclampsia. This highlights the importance of managing these factors in reducing the risk of preeclampsia in women.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Heidi Sormunen-Harju, Saila Koivusalo, Mika Gissler, Johanna Metsala
Summary: Maternal obesity is associated with an increased risk of pregnancy complications, and this risk further increases in the second pregnancy. Additionally, first-pregnancy complications can impact the risk of complications in the second pregnancy.
ACTA OBSTETRICIA ET GYNECOLOGICA SCANDINAVICA
(2021)
Article
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Anna Kivioja, Elli Toivonen, Jaakko Tyrmi, Sanni Ruotsalainen, Samuli Ripatti, Heini Huhtala, Tiina Jaaskelainen, Seppo Heinonen, Eero Kajantie, Juha Kere, Katja Kivinen, Anneli Pouta, Tanja Saarela, Hannele Laivuori
Summary: The study found that the polygenic risk score for blood pressure (BP-PRS) is associated with an increased risk of preeclampsia and its severe subtypes, with women with high BP-PRS presenting higher blood pressure values during pregnancy.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Sylwia Slawek-Szmyt, Katarzyna Kawka-Paciorkowska, Aleksandra Cieplucha, Maciej Lesiak, Mariola Ropacka-Lesiak
Summary: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the top cause of death in women worldwide. Traditional risk factors and pregnancy-related complications both impact a woman's future CVD risk. Some pregnancy complications and CVDs may share common pathophysiological pathways.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Junjun Chen, Yuelong Ji, Tao Su, Ma Jin, Zhichao Yuan, Yuanzhou Peng, Shuang Zhou, Heling Bao, Shusheng Luo, Hui Wang, Jue Liu, Na Han, Hai-Jun Wang
Summary: Prediction models developed through machine learning statistics can help identify high-risk patients with de novo hypertensive disorder of pregnancy, enabling timely intervention and care.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Matthew P. Brohan, Fionn P. Daly, Louise Kelly, Fergus P. Mccarthy, Ali S. Khashan, Karolina Kublickiene, Peter M. Barrett
Summary: This systematic review examines the association between hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and the long-term risk for maternal stroke. The results show that exposure to hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, particularly preeclampsia and gestational hypertension, is associated with an increased risk for any stroke and ischemic stroke among parous patients in later life.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Edin Medjedovic, Milan Stanojevic, Asim Kurjak, Edin Begic, Amer Iglica, Sabaheta Jonuzovic-Prosic
Summary: The study explores the link between maternal thyroid function and incidence of gestational hypertension and preeclampsia. It found that impaired thyroid function was more common in pregnancies complicated with preeclampsia, leading to differences in gestational age at delivery, birth weight, blood pressure, and thyroid hormone levels between the two groups. It suggests that checking thyroid hormones in asymptomatic pregnancies with preeclampsia or gestational hypertension may be prudent.
JOURNAL OF PERINATAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Hsiao-Wen Lu, Han-Shui Hsu
Summary: This study aims to use a combination of maternal-obstetrical characteristics and complete blood cell counts with different red blood cell indices to detect the severity of preeclampsia before delivery. The results show that the combined variables have satisfactory performance in distinguishing severe preeclampsia from other non-hypertensive and hypertensive groups.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GENERAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Samantha G. Bromfield, Qinli Ma, Andrea DeVries, Tiffany Inglis, Aliza S. Gordon
Summary: This study evaluated the association between hypertensive disorders during pregnancy and adverse outcomes for neonates and mothers. It also identified risk factors for the progression of milder hypertensive disorders to more severe conditions. The findings showed that mothers and neonates with preeclampsia or superimposed preeclampsia had higher risks of adverse outcomes compared to those without hypertension.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sophie van der Feltz, Susan Peters, Anjoeka Pronk, Vivi Schlunssen, Zara A. Stokholm, Henrik A. Kolstad, Karin van Veldhoven, Ioannis Basinas, Martie van Tongeren, Alex Burdorf, Karen M. Oude Hengel
Summary: This study validates the COVID-19 Job Exposure Matrix (COVID-19-JEM) by comparing risk scores assigned by the COVID-19-JEM with self-reported data, and estimating the associations between the COVID-19-JEM risk scores and self-reported COVID-19. The results show a good agreement between the COVID-19-JEM and self-reported infection risks and infection rates at work.
ANNALS OF WORK EXPOSURES AND HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Roos W. Hijdra, Suzan J. W. Robroek, Alex Burdorf, Merel Schuring
Summary: This study examines the impact of disease onset on leaving paid employment and whether this varies across different diseases and sociodemographic groups. The results show that the onset of mental health disorders is the most significant risk factor for leaving paid employment, and disease onset increases the likelihood of exiting. The influence of mental health problems on leaving paid employment decreases after middle age. Individuals with a non-native Dutch background and males are more affected by mental health problems.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF WORK ENVIRONMENT & HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Fleur van Elk, Suzan J. W. Robroek, Alex Burdorf, Karen M. Oude Hengel
Summary: This study investigates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the working conditions and emotional exhaustion of healthcare workers. The results show that healthcare workers working with COVID-19 patients experienced worsened psychosocial working conditions, while emotional exhaustion remained unchanged across all groups of healthcare workers.
OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sarah Rhodes, Sarah Beale, Jack Wilkinson, Karin van Veldhoven, Ioannis Basinas, William Mueller, Karen Marieke Oude Hengel, Alex Burdorf, Susan Peters, Zara A. Stokholm, Vivi Schlunssen, Henrik Kolstad, Anjoeka Pronk, Neil Pearce, Andrew Hayward, Martie van Tongeren
Summary: This study aimed to assess the association between workplace exposures estimated via a COVID-19 job exposure matrix (JEM) and SARS-CoV-2 in the UK. The results showed that in the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, higher risk classifications for factors such as number of contacts, nature of contacts, contacts via surfaces, indoor or outdoor location, ability to social distance, and use of face coverings were associated with an increased risk of infection. However, these associations appear to have diminished over time.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF WORK ENVIRONMENT & HEALTH
(2023)
Correction
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Lili L. Kokai, Marte F. van der Bijl, Martin S. Hagger, Diarmaid T. O. Ceallaigh, Kirsten I. M. Rohde, Hans van Kippersluis, Alex Burdorf, Johannes J. J. Duvekot, Jeanine E. Roeters van Lennep, Anne Wijtzes
Review
Engineering, Industrial
Alessandro Chiarotto, Heike Gerger, Rogier M. van Rijn, Roy G. Elbers, Erin M. Macri, Jennie A. Jackson, Alex Burdorf, Bart W. Koes, Karen Sogaard
Summary: This systematic review updated a previous review on work-related physical and psychosocial risk factors for elbow disorders. Multiple databases were searched for studies on the associations between work-related physical or psychosocial factors and elbow disorders. The results showed that combined physical exposure indicators were associated with the occurrence of lateral epicondylitis, but no consistent associations were found for other exposures. These results do not allow for strong conclusions regarding the associations between work-related exposures and elbow disorders.
APPLIED ERGONOMICS
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Fabio Porru, Merel Schuring, Witte J. G. Hoogendijk, Alex Burdorf, Suzan J. W. Robroek
Summary: This longitudinal study examines the impact of mental disorders on the entry into and exit from paid employment among young graduates and explores differences across socioeconomic groups. The results show that individuals with mental disorders are less likely to enter and more likely to exit paid employment. This association exists across different socioeconomic subgroups.
JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sophie van der Feltz, Vivi Schluenssen, Ioannis Basinas, Luise M. Begtrup, Alex Burdorf, Jens P. E. Bonde, Esben M. Flachs, Susan Peters, Anjoeka Pronk, Zara A. Stokholm, Martie van Tongeren, Karin van Veldhoven, Karen M. Oude Hengel, Henrik A. Kolstad
Summary: This study explores the associations between the Danish version of a job exposure matrix for COVID-19 (COVID-19-JEM) and Danish register-based SARS-CoV-2 infection information during three waves of the pandemic. The findings show that higher risk scores within the transmission and mitigation dimensions and the overall JEM score are associated with higher odds of a SARS-CoV-2 infection. This study suggests that COVID-19-JEM is a promising tool for assessing occupational exposure to SARS-CoV-2 and other airborne infectious agents primarily spread through close contact.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF WORK ENVIRONMENT & HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Manon D. van Dijk, Ed F. van Beeck, Anita Huis, Bernardina T. F. van der Gun, Suzanne Polinder, Rianne A. M. van Eijsden, Alex Burdorf, Margreet C. Vos, Vicki Erasmus
Summary: This study aimed to assess the effects of a quality improvement team training intervention on compliance with a surgical site infection bundle in the operating theatre. The study found that the intervention did not lead to improvements in compliance with the bundle. Minimal involvement of leading clinicians and a low number of self-initiated activities after the team training were important barriers for compliance.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Nienke W. Boderie, Asiyah Sheikh, Erika Lo, Aziz Sheikh, Alex Burdorf, Frank J. van Lenthe, Famke J. M. Molenberg, Jasper V. Been
Summary: This study conducted a comprehensive review of global public support for indoor (semi-)private and outdoor smoke-free policies. The findings showed high levels of public support for these policies, especially in places frequented by children. This study is important as it can inform government efforts in formulating and implementing smoke-free policies.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
David van de Ven, Merel Schuring, Tessa A. Kouwenhoven-Pasmooij, Philip Blom, Alex Burdorf, Suzan J. W. Robroek
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate individual characteristics associated with participation and effectiveness of a worksite health promotion program with motivational interviewing targeting health and health behaviour among Dutch workers in low socioeconomic position. The findings suggest that coaching with motivational interviewing after a preventive medical examination contributes to higher participation in health promotion activities and an increase in smoking cessation among workers with a lower socioeconomic position.
Editorial Material
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Alex Burdorf
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF WORK ENVIRONMENT & HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kamer Kalip, Alex Burdorf
Summary: Background, health status, type of contract, education and age may affect labour force participation. This study used European Union Statistics on Income and Living Conditions data and found that individuals in good health had higher labour force participation rates. The impact of temporary contracts and health status on labour force participation varied across countries.
JOURNAL OF PREVENTION
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
John Frank, Cameron Mustard, Peter Smith, Arjumand Siddiqi, Yawen Cheng, Alex Burdorf, Reiner Rugulies
Summary: This paper, the first in a three-part Series on work and health, provides a narrative review of research into work as a social determinant of health over the past 25 years, the key emerging challenges in this field, and the implications of these challenges for future research. The authors identified six emerging challenges related to work as a social determinant of health, including the influence of technology on work, the intersectionality of work with gender, race, migrant status, etc., the arrival of large migrant labor workforces, the development of precarious employment, the phenomenon of working long and irregular hours, and the threat of climate change on work. The paper emphasizes the need for novel methods of data collection to monitor the health impacts of these new exposures at work, as well as better integration of occupational health within various fields to recognize the work environment as a major social determinant of health.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Alex Burdorf, Rita C. P. Fernandes, Suzan J. W. Robroek
Summary: The future of work is undergoing rapid changes, including increased flexibility in the labor market and a rise in informal employment. There is also a growing pressure to prolong working careers. The concept of working life expectancy is introduced as a valuable metric to measure the expected years of paid employment among individuals of working age, especially among different groups. This study examines the factors that influence working life expectancy at the macro, meso, and micro levels, focusing on socioeconomic and political contexts, employment contracts and conditions, and individual characteristics such as education, gender, and age. Disadvantaged groups in the labor market, including workers with chronic diseases, impairing disabilities, and those aged 50 or above, are discussed in terms of the factors that affect their entry and exit from paid employment. To ensure inclusive labor force participation and promote better health outcomes, specific challenges need to be addressed at the macro, meso, and micro levels through aligned national policies, company practices, and workplace improvements.