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Occupational and environmental exposures among Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska and the Southwest United States.

Most occupational and environmental research describes associations between specific occupational and environmental hazards and health outcomes, with little information available on population-level exposure, especially among unique subpopulations. The authors describe the prevalence of self-reported lifetime exposure to nine occupational and environmental hazards among 11,326 American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) adults enrolled in the Education and Research Towards Health (EARTH) Study in the Southwest U.S. and Alaska. The top three hazards experienced by AI/AN people in Alaska were petr

Physical abuse of preschoolers: identification and intervention through occupational therapy.

Child abuse is a major public health concern in the United States, one that has negative consequences on abused persons' productivity and mental health throughout their lives. Occupational therapists who work with preschool-aged children are in a strategic position to screen for physical abuse and aid in the rehabilitation of children and families engaged in abuse. This article provides a review of the literature and accounts of clinical experience with children and families in a variety of settings. It offers an overview of behavioral risk factors that have been shown to correlate with physic

Occupational fatigue and its determinants among endoscopy nurses in China: a cross-sectional study with structural equation modeling.

BACKGROUND: Occupational fatigue among nurses has become a critical global public health concern. Endoscopy nurses, in particular, face unique occupational demands that significantly impact their physical and psychological well-being, as well as the quality of patient care. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of occupational fatigue among endoscopy nurses in China and examine its associated factors. Specifically, the mediating role of coping styles in the relationship between work-family conflict and occupational fatigue was analyzed, and the influence of social support was explored. ME

Experiences and perspectives of Australian occupational therapists on environmental sustainability: A qualitative study.

INTRODUCTION: Climate change and the unsustainable exploitation of Earth's natural environment pose threats to health and wellbeing. There is growing evidence outlining the potential of occupational therapy to address issues of environmental sustainability and climate change. Research investigating the perspectives and experiences of occupational therapists, particularly those practicing within Australia, is in its infancy. The aim of this research was to explore such perspectives and lived experiences, with a focus on climate change and environmental sustainability. METHODS: This exploratory

Global Trends in Occupational Lung Disease.

Lung diseases caused by workplace exposure are too often mis- or underdiagnosed due in part to nonexistent or inadequate health surveillance programs for workers. Many of these diseases are indistinguishable from those that occur in the general population and are not recognized as being caused at least in part by occupational exposures. More than 10% of all lung diseases are estimated to result from workplace exposures. This study reviews recent estimates of the burden of the most important occupational lung diseases using data published by United Nations specialized agencies as well as the Gl

The revision of competency standards for occupational therapy driver assessors in Australia: A mixed methods approach.

INTRODUCTION: Competency standards outline the knowledge, skills, and attributes that are required for competent practice. This study describes the process followed to revise and validate the competency standards for occupational therapy driver assessors in order to guide clinical practice in this area of advanced occupational therapy practice. METHODS: A mixed methods research approach was used in this study. In phase 1, three focus groups with driver assessors reviewed and suggested revisions to the competency standards for occupational therapy driver assessors. Phase 2 involved content val

The Occupational Burden of Nonmalignant Respiratory Diseases. An Official American Thoracic Society and European Respiratory Society Statement.

Rationale: Workplace inhalational hazards remain common worldwide, even though they are ameliorable. Previous American Thoracic Society documents have assessed the contribution of workplace exposures to asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on a population level, but not to other chronic respiratory diseases. The goal of this document is to report an in-depth literature review and data synthesis of the occupational contribution to the burden of the major nonmalignant respiratory diseases, including airway diseases; interstitial fibrosis; hypersensitivity pneumonitis; other noninfect

"Like a frog boiling in water": A qualitative analysis of stress, vicarious trauma, and mental health among forensic sciences professionals.

Forensic science professionals play a crucial role in the criminal justice system, but due to the nature of forensic science careers, exposure to traumatic material and occupational stressors remains common within the profession. The impacts of these aspects of the career field are not negligible, with prior research suggesting that forensic science professionals experience various forms of psychological distress, including but not limited to burnout, post-traumatic stress disorder, secondary traumatic stress, and vicarious trauma. The present study sought to analyze open-ended responses to su

A phenomenological study of women with breast cancer-related lymphedema using the healthcare system.

INTRODUCTION: Breast cancer-related lymphedema, a chronic condition affecting approximately 30% of breast cancer survivors, leads to significant physical and psychosocial challenges. This study explored the lived experiences of women with breast cancer-related lymphedema, focusing on occupational engagement and healthcare system interactions. METHOD: A phenomenological study was conducted with 18 female participants diagnosed with breast cancer-related lymphedema. Semistructured interviews were used to gather participant experiences, and reflexive thematic analysis to develop key themes. FIN

[Preventive Aspects for Migraine and the Workplace: A European Survey].

INTRODUCTION: Workplace health promotion integrates initiatives in health and safety in the occupational field, with personal improvements, … isks described by workers with migraine. About. 43.71% of workers are not familiar with the type of occupational health service present in their company, 49.06% do not have a medical service; 67.67% reported no work-related limitations due to migraine, neither dismissal nor non-renewal of their contract (88.29%), but 42.14% had experienced some conflict due to decrea …

Vaccination policies for health-care workers in acute health-care facilities in Europe.

The aim of this study was to evaluate existing policies regarding recommended and mandatory occupational vaccinations for health-care workers (HCWs) in Europe. A standardized questionnaire was sent to experts in Infection Control or Occupational Health in all 27 European Union Member States, as well as Norway, Russia, and Switzerland. All 30 countries have established policies about HCW vaccination against vaccine-preventable diseases. However significant gaps and considerable country-to-country variation were found, in terms of number of recommended vaccines and target subgroups of HCWs and h…

[Noise--a stress factor in occupational and other environments].

The effects of noise on health can be divided into aural effects and extraaural effects. The following review describes - after some historical remarks - first the physical and technical basis of noise analysis. The definition of "equivalent continuous sound level" (Lm) and "rating sound level" (Lr) is given. Extraaural noise effects mainly come from the environment (traffic noise, construction noise on building sites). One must distinguish physical and vegetative reactions. An important extraaural effect is the disturbance of sleep. The objectivation and quantification of extraaural effects o

Health state and morbidity of underground mines in mining chemical enterprise in Arctic area of Russian Federation.

The study covered health state of mine workers of "Apatit" enterprise according to periodic medical examination data in 2014. Medical workup covered 1360 miners of main, auxiliary occupations, with assessment of standardized intensive morbidity parameters. The analysis defined the most unfavorable health state of main occupations workers, with leading pathology of locomotory diseases, nervous system (polyneuritis) and ear disorders. These diseases could be caused by specific work conditions characterized by exposure to vibration, noise, intense physical exertion, cooling.

Occupational grief and self-compassion among intensive care unit nurses in tertiary hospitals: a cross-sectional study.

BACKGROUND: Intensive care unit (ICU) nurses frequently encounter patient suffering and death and may develop occupational grief. Evidence on occupational grief and its association with self-compassion among ICU nurses in China remains limited. OBJECTIVE: To describe occupational grief among ICU nurses in tertiary hospitals and examine its relationship with self-compassion. METHODS: In this cross-sectional study, 355 ICU nurses from nine tertiary hospitals in Shandong, China, were recruited by cluster sampling between January and February 2024. Participants completed a general information qu

The occupational exposome and new-onset COPD: longitudinal analyses of two European cohorts.

OBJECTIVES: Occupational exposures may contribute to the development of COPD, a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally. Using an exposome approach in a follow-up design, we aimed to examine the association between the occupational exposome and new-onset COPD in 2 population-based cohorts: the European Community Respiratory Health Survey (ECRHS) with 2 follow-ups (n = 4,087; observations = 6,224) and the CONSTANCES cohort with 1 follow-up (n = 8,255). METHODS: COPD was defined by respiratory symptom(s) and forced expiratory volume in the first second (FEV1)/forced vital capacity (FV

Nationwide epidemiological study for estimating the effect of extreme outdoor temperature on occupational injuries in Italy.

BACKGROUND: Despite the relevance for occupational safety policies, the health effects of temperature on occupational injuries have been sca … ays. CONCLUSIONS: Prevention of the occupational exposure to extreme temperatures is a concern for occupational health and safety policies, and will become a critical issue in future years considering climate change. Epidemiological studies may help identify vulnerable jobs, activities and workers in order to define prevention plans and training to reduce occupation …

The impact of high temperature, noise, benzene compounds, and shift work on renal function abnormalities in oil workers: a cohort study in China.

BACKGROUND: Renal dysfunction poses a significant global health burden, with occupational hazards in the petroleum industry potentially contributing to its development. This cohort study aimed to evaluate the impact of four occupational hazards-high temperature, noise, benzene compounds, and shift work-on renal dysfunction in a cohort of oil workers. METHODS: A prospective cohort study was conducted using data from the "Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Occupational Population Health Effects Cohort." A total of 2,292 petroleum workers without baseline renal dysfunction were followed from 2017 to 2021. Re

18-yr cumulative incidence of respiratory outcomes is related to employment sectors in a general population sample.

Job-related exposures play a significant, often disregarded, role in respiratory outcome development. Evaluating how this exposure impacts the incidence of respiratory illnesses in the general population is crucial for prevention and occupational health surveillance. A total of 823 workers/ex-workers from ​​Pisa (Italy) participated in 2 surveys over 18 years (PI2 1991-93, PI3 2009-11). Health status, occupational sector, and individual risk factors were assessed through a questionnaire; airway obstruction (AO) by spirometry. Exposure was defined as working for at least 3 months in a sector at…

[Study on influencing factors of lung function injury in workers exposed to carbon industry in a city].

Objective: To investigate the influential factors of lung function injury in occupational exposure workers in carbon industry. Methods: In January 2024, a judgment sampling method was employed, with 230 occupational exposure workers in the carbon industry as the study subjects. They were divided into abnormal group and normal group according to whether there was lung function injury in occupational health examination. The basic information of workers in carbon industry was collected by questionnaire, their lung function was measured, urine and blood samples were collected after work, and 1-hyd…

European Code Against Cancer, 5th edition - occupational exposures and cancer.

Occupational exposure to cancer-causing agents is a major, yet preventable, contributor to cancer in Europe and globally. In the European Union (EU), cancer is responsible for nearly half of all work-related deaths, underscoring the critical need for prevention measures. Effective strategies typically involve regulatory and workplace measures aimed at reducing or eliminating exposure risks. Raising awareness of hazardous workplace exposures is essential to empower individuals, foster a culture of prevention, and support effective regulation. The 5th edition of the European Code Against Cancer

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… Recommendations for policymakers Policymakers in the EU can reduce occupational cancer by strengthening and enforcing occupational health and safety legislation and chemical regulations. … Feasibility and resources required to implement the recommendation Implementing occupational health and safety policies requires coordinated efforts, sufficient resources, and strong enforcement to ensure effectiveness. …