Article
Environmental Sciences
Julie Elbaek Pedersen, Johnni Hansen
Summary: The objective of this study was to examine the potential impact of parental exposure to chemicals at work on the risk of breast cancer in the next generations. The study found that maternal exposure to diesel exhaust and bitumen fumes, particularly during the perinatal period, increased the risk of breast cancer in female offspring. Additionally, cumulative exposure to benzo(a)pyrene, diesel exhaust, gasoline, and bitumen fumes was associated with an elevated risk. However, no significant association was observed between paternal occupational exposures and breast cancer in female offspring.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yessenia Funes
Summary: Robert Bullard reflects on the movement he created.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Lisa Baxter, Jeremy Baynes, Anne Weaver, Anne Neale, Timothy Wade, Megan Mehaffey, Danelle Lobdell, Kelly Widener, Wayne Cascio
Summary: This study developed a tool to apply various COVID-19 re-opening guidelines to the facilities of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and created a dashboard to display and analyze COVID-19 health data, providing relevant information for management and staff.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Netra Raj Paudel, Bidhya Acharya Adhikari, K. C. Prakash, Saila Kyronlahti, Clas-Hakan Nygard, Subas Neupane
Summary: This systematic review analysed 26 studies on interventions for schoolteachers' stress management, finding that cognitive-behavioral therapy and meditation were effective interventions for reducing stress. However, there was high heterogeneity among the studies. The evidence quality for interventions aiming to manage the stress level of schoolteachers was moderate.
OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Dallas S. Shi, Jessica L. Rinsky, George R. Grimes, Sophia K. Chiu
Summary: The study found that the number of Health Hazard Evaluations (HHEs) on workplace cancer cluster concerns has remained steady over the past two decades. The majority of investigations did not confirm cancer clusters or identify occupational causes. This provides public health practitioners with valuable information and encourages them to refine investigative approaches.
OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Nathan B. Morris, Jacob F. Piil, Marco Morabito, Alessandro Messeri, Miriam Levi, Leonidas G. Ioannou, Ursa Ciuha, Tjasa Pogacar, Lucka Kajfez Bogataj, Boris Kingma, Ana Casanueva, Sven Kotlarski, Christoph Spirig, Josh Foster, George Havenith, Tiago Sotto Mayor, Andreas D. Flouris, Lars Nybo
Summary: The HEAT-SHIELD project focuses on combating occupational heat stress through interdisciplinary research, including the development of climate forecast models and industry-specific cooling solutions. These solutions consider technical and biophysical effectiveness, cost, sustainability, and have been field-tested and adjusted based on feedback.
JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND MEDICINE IN SPORT
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ruben Lopez-Bueno, Lars Louis Andersen, Joaquin Calatayud, Jose Casana, Begona Martinez-Jarreta, Jose Francisco Lopez-Gil, Borja del Pozo Cruz
Summary: Recent research from Nordic countries identified occupational physical activity (OPA) as a risk factor for disability pension, but further research in novel populations is needed. This study aimed to assess the association between OPA and disability pension using administrative data. The results showed that participants exposed to higher levels of OPA had a higher risk for disability pension in an exposure-response fashion, highlighting the need for preventative measures for workers with high physical work demands.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Bertina Kreshpaj, Matteo Bottai, Nuria Matilla-Santander, Magnus Axen, Cecilia Orellana, Bo Burstrom, Tomas Hemmingsson, Johanna Jonsson, Carin Hakansta, David H. Wegman, Theo Bodin
Summary: The study on the Swedish construction sector from 2003 to 2015 identified associations between low return on equity and labor-to-revenue ratio with higher occupational injuries rate, emphasizing the importance of injury prevention, surveillance, and inspection. Further research could explore similar patterns in other economic sectors and investigate potential mechanisms for these associations.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Bertina Kreshpaj, Theo Bodin, David H. Wegman, Nuria Matilla-Santander, Bo Burstrom, Katarina Kjellberg, Letitia Davis, Tomas Hemmingsson, Johanna Jonsson, Carin Hakansta, Cecilia Orellana
Summary: The study demonstrates that under-reporting of occupational injuries is 50% higher among precariously employed workers in Sweden compared to non-precarious workers. Under-reporting of OIs may represent unrecognized injuries that disproportionately affect precariously employed workers with financial, health and social consequences shifting from employers to employees.
OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Bertina Kreshpaj, David H. Wegman, Bo Burstrom, Letitia Davis, Tomas Hemmingsson, Carin Hakansta, Johanna Jonsson, Gun Johansson, Katarina Kjellberg, Nestor Sanchez Martinez, Nuria Matilla-Santander, Cecilia Orellana, Theo Bodin
Summary: Precarious employment in Sweden is associated with lower risk of occupational injuries overall, but temp agency work, multiple job-holding, and low-income status are important risk factors for both male and female workers. Further research is needed to better understand these dimensions of precarious employment and their impact on occupational injuries.
OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Alexandre Vallee, Pierre-Francois Ceccaldi, Marie Carbonnel, Anis Feki, Jean-Marc Ayoubi
Summary: This article reviews the relationship between pollution and endometriosis, highlighting the impact of environmental factors on the development and severity of the disease, and emphasizing the need for comprehensive measures to protect women's reproductive health.
BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Pui Pui Tang, I. Lam Tam, Yongliang Jia, Siu-Wai Leung
Summary: This study aims to review and analyze big data research in the fields of environmental health and health services to determine their eligibility based on the V-criteria. The study follows established protocols for data collection and analysis, and the results will be used to inform healthcare decision-making.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jonathan R. Powell, Rebecca E. Cash, Jordan D. Kurth, Christopher B. Gage, Christopher B. Mercer, Ashish R. Panchal
Summary: The study evaluated the frequency of occupational hazards among EMS clinicians, with a high percentage reporting injuries, exposures, and violence in the past 12 months. Mitigation efforts such as lifting policies, training, and protective measures were associated with lower odds of these hazards.
OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yuko Ochiai, Masaya Takahashi, Tomoaki Matsuo, Takeshi Sasaki, Yuki Sato, Kenji Fukasawa, Tsuyoshi Araki, Yasumasa Otsuka
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the prospective association between objectively measured average working hours (AWHs) and frequency of long working hours (FLWHs) and workers' self-reported psychological and physical health. The study included 15,143 workers from 5 Japanese companies. The results showed a significant association between long working hours and psychological stress responses, but no significant association with physical stress responses. Therefore, protecting workers' mental health by reducing the frequency of long work hours is important in situations requiring long hours.
OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Qixia Jiang, Yuxiu Liu, Siping Song, Wei Wei, Yuxuan Bai
Summary: The prevalence of DRPI among medical staff caused by N95 respirators is high, mainly associated with longer daily wearing time and interaction with sweating. Single-site DRPI mainly occurred on the nose bridge, cheeks, and auricles, while multiple DRPI sites occurred more often on the face when sweating was present.