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Environmental Sciences
Luke A. Parsons, Yuta J. Masuda, Timm Kroeger, Drew Shindell, Nicholas H. Wolff, June T. Spector
Summary: This study examines the impact of humid heat and climate change on labor productivity using a wider range of temperatures and humidity. The research shows that globally, humid heat is associated with significant labor loss, which can have substantial impacts on the global workforce and economy.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ivan Bogdanov, Dimitar Cherkezov, Stefan Velev, Razvigor Darlenski
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the ultraviolet radiation dose received by outdoor workers at the Bulgarian Antarctic Base. Results showed that these workers were exposed to high levels of ultraviolet radiation, suggesting the need for enhanced UV protection.
PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Anne J. Keurentjes, Sanja Kezic, Thomas Rustemeyer, Carel T. J. Hulshof, Henk F. van der Molen
Summary: This pilot study revealed low sunscreen use among outdoor workers despite providing sunscreen, overall satisfaction with the sunscreen, and sufficient awareness of the risks of UV radiation exposure. Collecting stratum corneum samples at the workplace is feasible and several UV biomarkers show promise in assessing UV radiation exposure. However, the low participation rate and high loss to follow-up pose a challenge for future intervention studies.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Dermatology
S. M. John, C. Garbe, L. E. French, J. Takala, W. Yared, A. Cardone, R. Gehring, A. Spahn, A. Stratigos
Summary: The majority of non-melanoma skin cancer is caused by excessive exposure to ultraviolet radiation, particularly in outdoor workers. The risks of UVR workplace exposure are often neglected, highlighting the need for legally binding rules and regulations to better protect outdoor workers. Health professionals, including dermatologists, play a crucial role in addressing this issue.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY AND VENEREOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Alberto Modenese, Tom Loney, Marc Rocholl, Cara Symanzik, Fabriziomaria Gobba, Swen Malte John, Kurt Straif, Marilia Silva Paulo
Summary: This systematic review aims to evaluate the effectiveness of preventive interventions conducted on outdoor workers to reduce their risk of occupational skin cancers, providing reliable indications for the reduction of skin cancer incidence in this population.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zoe E. Petropoulos, Sinead A. Keogh, Emmanuel Jarquin, Damaris Lopez-Pilarte, Juan Jose Amador Velazquez, Ramon Garcia-Trabanino, Magaly Rosario Amador Sanchez, Raul Guevara, Alexa Gruener, Dustin R. Allen, Jessica H. Leibler, Iris S. Delgado, Michael D. McClean, David J. Friedman, Daniel R. Brooks, Madeleine K. Scammell
Summary: This study aimed to characterize heat stress and strain among outdoor workers in Central America and examine the association between job task, break duration, hydration practices, kidney function, and heat strain. The results showed that workers in high-temperature environments, particularly in the afternoon, experienced higher heat stress and strain, especially in the sugarcane and plantain industries. Impaired kidney function was associated with higher heart rate and core body temperature.
JOURNAL OF EXPOSURE SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Zhaosong Fang, Tianwei Tang, Zhimin Zheng, Xiaoqing Zhou, Weiwei Liu, Yuchun Zhang
Summary: Extreme thermal environments have negative effects on the health and productivity of outdoor workers, necessitating accurate evaluation of heat safety by analyzing the relationships between human physiological indicators, psychological responses, and thermal parameters. Findings suggest that reducing working intensity can help workers maintain comfort and efficiency in high-temperature conditions, emphasizing the importance of adapting to and managing extreme heat exposure.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jose V. Gutierrez-Manzanedo, Jose Luis Gonzalez-Montesinos, Jose Aguilera-Arjona, Alba Rodriguez-Martinez, Carmen Vaz-Pardal, Vanesa Espana-Romero, Francisco Rivas-Ruiz, Nuria Blazquez-Sanchez, Maria Victoria De Galvez-Aranda, Magdalena De Troya-Martin
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the sun radiation exposure and sun protection behaviors of outdoor rock climbers. The results showed high rates of sunburn, elevated personal UV radiation doses, and inadequate sun protection practices among the climbers. This highlights the need for explicit sun protection campaigns and educational strategies to reduce the risk of skin cancer in this population.
PHOTOCHEMICAL & PHOTOBIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nicolas Lopez-Galvez, Rietta Wagoner, Robert A. Canales, Kacey Ernst, Jefferey L. Burgess, Jill de Zapien, Cecilia Rosales, Paloma Beamer
Summary: The study found a significant decrease in kidney function among seasonal farm workers in a large farm in Mexico, with the decline being associated with heat stress and dehydration. Additionally, seasonal farm workers in the organic certified area had significantly higher estimated glomerular filtration rates compared to those in the conventional area.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Development Studies
Stephen T. Odonkor, Samuel Adams
Summary: The study found that most outdoor workers were in good health, but expressed concerns and symptoms of heat stress. Male outdoor workers were more likely to be affected by heat stress compared to females, and those in their 20s were more susceptible to heat stress.
CLIMATE AND DEVELOPMENT
(2022)
Review
Plant Sciences
Charlotte Permann, Burkhard Becker, Andreas Holzinger
Summary: Zygnematophyceae green algae have developed various mechanisms to adapt to temperature and light stresses on land, such as self-shading, phenolic compounds, and multilayer cell walls.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Negin Nazarian, Jason K. W. Lee
Summary: To address the challenges of urban heat, a 'human-centric' approach is essential, focusing on personalized characteristics of comfort and health. Current research emphasizes systematic review of personalized urban heat studies, with a need for future evaluations to focus on data accuracy and addressing knowledge gaps.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Vidhya Venugopal, Rekha Shanmugam, Latha Perumal Kamalakkannan
Summary: The study compared the risk differences in dealing with heat stress between outdoor unorganized and indoor organized workers, finding that outdoor unorganized workers had significantly higher risks of Heat-Related Illnesses, Productivity Loss, and reduced kidney function.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Marilia Silva Paulo, Cara Symanzik, Melanie R. Maia, Luis Velez Lapao, Fernanda Carvalho, Sven Conneman, Jorge Barroso Dias, Fabriziomaria Gobba, Swen Malte John, Tom Loney, Cristina Pinho, Ana Rodrigues, Claudine Strehl, Thomas Tenkate, Marc Wittlich, Alberto Modenese
Summary: Skin cancer is a significant health issue, but it can be prevented through reduced exposure to solar ultraviolet radiation. This study aims to raise awareness of occupational skin cancer in Lisbon by measuring the solar UVR dose received by outdoor workers using a digital platform.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Magdalena de Troya Martin, Sierra Aguilar, Jose Aguilera-Arjona, Francisco Rivas-Ruiz, Alba Rodriguez-Martinez, Guillermo de Castro-Maqueda, Jacobo Cambil-Martin, Victoria de Galvez-Aranda, Nuria Blazquez-Sanchez
Summary: This study aims to determine occupational photoexposure and photoprotection among outdoor workers in a municipality in southern Spain. The results show that the workers are overexposed to UV radiation and have poor photoprotection practices. Effective interventions are needed to protect their health.
OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE
(2023)