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Population health outcomes in Qatar 1990-2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023.

BACKGROUND: Patterns of health and disease in Qatar have shifted substantially over the past three decades, reflecting demographic expansion … and coordinated multisectoral policy responses targeting diet, physical activity, road safety, and occupational health. These findings provide an evidence base to support national health planning and ongoing progress toward equitable and sustainable population health in Qatar. FUNDING: The publication of this study was funded by the Medical Research Center (MRC)at …

Enduring Outcomes of COVID-19 Work Absences on the US Labor Market.

IMPORTANCE: Although the adverse outcomes of the COVID-19 pandemic on the US labor market have been well documented, the impacts of ongoing SARS-CoV-2 circulation are less clear. OBJECTIVE: To determine the extent to which COVID-19 continues to generate work absences and decrease labor force participation beyond the pandemic period in the US. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS: This cohort study used monthly data from employed survey respondents in the nationally representative Current Population Survey spanning January 2010 to December 2024 and linked to COVID-19 wastewater surveillance data

Professional Fulfillment as a Strategic Imperative for Brain Health in Neurology.

The American Academy of Neurology has prioritized brain health through prevention, early detection, and longitudinal care. However, these goals depend on a stable and engaged neurology workforce. This article examines professional fulfillment as a structural determinant of workforce stability, continuity of care, and system performance. Emerging evidence demonstrates that burnout and professional fulfillment are related but distinct constructs. While burnout reflects occupational distress, fulfillment is associated with meaningful work, recognition, supportive leadership, and alignment between

Perchlorate in Water Supplies: Sources, Exposures, and Health Effects.

Perchlorate exposure occurs from ingestion of natural or man-made perchlorate in food or water. Perchlorate is used in a variety of industrial products including missile fuel, fireworks, and fertilizers, and industrial contamination of drinking water supplies has occurred in a number of areas. Perchlorate blocks iodide uptake into the thyroid and decreases the production of thyroid hormone, a critical hormone for metabolism, neurodevelopment, and other physiologic functions. Occupational and clinical dosing studies have not identified clear adverse effects, but may be limited by small sample s

Effects of Community Mental Health Service in Subjects with Early Psychosis: One-Year Prospective Follow Up.

The use of a multidisciplinary team approach is essential for increasing the likelihood of recovery among individuals with early psychosis. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of community-based mental health services on the symptoms and socio-occupational functioning of subjects with early psychosis. The study included participants who were referred to our Mental Health Promotion Center and who agreed to participate in diverse individual and group programs. During the 1-year follow-up, the medication adherence rate remained high, the recovery rate substantially increas

Evidence-based screening, diagnosis, and treatment of substance use disorders among veterans and military service personnel.

Substance use disorders (SUDs) are among the most common and costly conditions in veterans and active duty military personnel, adversely affecting their health and occupational and personal functioning. The pervasive burden of SUD has been a continuing concern for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Department of Defense (DoD), particularly as large numbers of service members return from Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom. The VA and DoD have prioritized implementation of evidence-based practices and treatment services to enhance the recognition and management of SUD in general medi

Multisource surveillance system for work-related burns.

OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to develop a multisource surveillance system for work-related burns. METHODS: For 2009, records about work-related burns were obtained from Michigan's 134 hospitals, the Workers' Compensation Agency, the state's sole Poison Control Center, and death certificates. Companies where the most severe burns occurred were referred to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. RESULTS: There were 1461 work-related burns in 2009. Sixty-six percent of the burns were reported in male workers and 85.3% in whites. One third of the individuals sustained bur

Allied health professional students' perceived level of comfort in clinical situations that have sexual connotations.

This study examined the anticipated level of comfort of 1,132 higher education students enrolled across physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical radiation sciences, rehabilitation counseling, leisure and health sciences, and behavioral health science professional courses. Participants were asked to indicate their anticipated level of comfort for a range of clinical interactions that have sexual implications. More than half of the students anticipated that they would not feel comfortable in dealing with the issues raised in 9 of the 19 sexually themed items. Significant gender difference

Smoking and mental health: results from a community survey.

OBJECTIVE: To assess the relationship of smoking with depression and anxiety symptoms and with risk factors for depression. DESIGN AND SETTING: A community survey conducted in Canberra in 1997. PARTICIPANTS: 2725 persons aged 18-79 sampled from the electoral roll. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Smoking was investigated in relation to psychiatric symptoms (anxiety, depression, alcohol misuse), sociodemographic characteristics (age, sex, education, occupational status), social stressors (divorce, unemployment, financial difficulties, negative life events, childhood adversity), personality (extraversi

Hygienic-toxicological aspects of exposure to lead. A critical review.

This review on hygienic, toxicologic and ecologic aspects of environmental burden of lead deals with the following topics: occurrence, production and use of lead; metabolism of lead and experimental toxicology of lead; toxicity of lead to man; hygienic and ecologic aspects of lead pollution. Lead ore mining and processing, production of lead-acid batteries and combustion of gasoline containing tetraethyl-lead as an anti-knock ingredient constitute at present the most important sources of lead pollution. The last named source of lead pollution in urban atmosphere is most hazardous to human heal

[Pre-labor maternity leave for working women in physically demanding occupations].

Pregnant women, when employed in physically demanding occupations, may encounter difficulties in carrying out their work throughout pregnancy. Many such "blue collar" workers are unable to proceed in strenuous work during advanced stages of pregnancy. However, scientific evidence is not sufficient to support the widely accepted assumption of health risks due to the hard work during pregnancy. Therefore, in Israel, as long as pregnancy is normal, and the good health of both the mother and fetus is maintained, such workers are not entitled to sick leave or any other form of compensation. Neverth

"Pushing oneself too hard": performance-based self-esteem as a predictor of sickness presenteeism among young adult women and men--a cohort study.

OBJECTIVE: To examine whether young adults with highly performance-based self-esteem (PBSE) were present at work/studies when ill more frequently than were others. METHODS: By using data from a Swedish cohort of young adults aged 20 to 25 years (n = 5582 at baseline), we examined the association between PBSE and sickness presenteeism (SP) >5 times/yr (retrospectively at 1-year follow-up). RESULTS: PBSE was a predictor of SP even when adjusting for general health, psychological demands, physical demands, economic problems, and main occupation. A synergy effect was also observed between PBSE a

Fluid balance during hot-dry and warm-humid heat stress while adhering to occupational hydration recommendations.

PURPOSE: Current National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) hydration recommendations advise consuming approximately 237 mL of water every 15 to 20 min during work in the heat to limit body mass loss (BML) to <2%. However, whether fluid balance differs between hot-dry (HD) and warm-humid (WH) environments when workers adhere to these recommendations remains unclear. Therefore, this study evaluated fluid balance during simulated work in HD and WH conditions while following the prescribed hydration strategy. METHODS: Twenty healthy adults (10 females; 24 ± 5 y) completed 2 ra

Socio-Occupational Aspects in Liver Transplant Candidates and Recipients: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

BACKGROUND: Liver transplantation (LT) restores survival and quality of life in patients with end-stage liver disease, yet return-to-work (R … lity insurance hindered reintegration. Early socio-professional support, workplace adaptations, and occupational health consultation are critical to optimize post-transplant occupational activity.

Экологические и профессиональные факторы риска, связанные с множественной миеломой: многоцентральное, больничное и параллельное исследование конкретных случаев.

ВВЕДЕНИЕ: Множественная миелома (ММ), гематологическая порча, вызванная распространением неопластических плазменных клеток, по-прежнему недостаточно характеризуется факторами профессионального и экологического риска и их воздействием на качество жизни пациентов (QoL). В этом исследовании изучается изменяемое воздействие на Западном берегу, Палестина, и оценивается их связь с рисками, связанными с ММ, и результатами по конкретным заболеваниям. МЕТОДЫ: В период между 2018 и 2025, включая 227 Пациенты ММ и 176 Совпадающие с контрольными. Спички основывались на возрасте, поле, госпитализации и тип

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INTRODUCTION: Multiple myeloma (MM), a hematologic malignancy driven by neoplastic plasma cell proliferation, remains insufficiently charact … eir significant physical and psychological impacts underscore the urgency of integrating preventive occupational health strategies with holistic myeloma care that addresses symptom burden and future outlook.

The prevalence, risk factors and coping strategies of low back pain among nurses in public hospitals in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah: A cross-sectional study.

INTRODUCTION: Healthcare workers are recognised to have a high prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders and nursing profession are well known … proportionate stratified random sampling method. Nurses sociodemographic and occupational details, occupational health in nursing practice, seventeen work risk variables and nine coping techniques were collected via a selfadministered questionnaire. RESULTS: Among the 420 participants, 57 did not report any discomfort. In the previous 12 months, 44.5% (95.0% CI: 39 …

Development of toileting behaviour evaluation for Japanese older patients using wheelchairs in a hospital setting: a validation study.

BACKGROUND: Ageing limits the activities of daily living (ADLs). Among ADLs, a lack of toileting independence causes a decline in the quality of life, mental health, and social participation. Therefore, occupational therapists spend considerable time assessing toileting disability based on various assessment methods for toileting behaviour. However, these assessment methods have issues with the grading levels, number of items, and diseases covered, and they fail to evaluate toileting behaviour accurately and sensitively. Hence, this study developed a Toileting Behaviour Evaluation (TBE) on a 6

Repeated Occupational Exposure to Low-level Blast in the Canadian Armed Forces: Effects on Hearing, Balance, and Ataxia.

INTRODUCTION: Recently, there has been increasing concern about the adverse health effects of long-term occupational exposure to low-level blast in military personnel. Occupational blast exposure occurs routinely in garrison through use of armaments and controlled blast detonations. In the current study, we focused on a population of breaching instructors and range staff. Breaching is a tactical technique that is used to gain entry into closed spaces, often through the use of explosives. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Initial measurements of blast overpressure collected during breaching courses found

Assessment of Occupational Exposure in Medical Practice in the Region of Hohhot, China, for the Period 2004-2020.

Individual monitoring is of great significance in efforts to protect the health of radiation workers and improve the level of radiation protection and management. This paper presents a retrospective analysis of occupational exposure to ionizing radiation from medical practice in the region of Hohhot, China, from 2004 to 2020. Results show that the average annual effective dose of occupationally exposed workers in medical practice significantly declined from 1.44 mSv in 2005 to 0.29 mSv in 2020 (Z = -5.23, P < 0.05). The number of medical radiation workers increased by 181%, the composition of

Stress-Inducing Factors vs. the Risk of Occupational Burnout in the Work of Nurses and Paramedics.

INTRODUCTION: Contemporary healthcare faces new challenges and expectations from society. The profession of a nurse, as well as a paramedic, is essential for the efficient functioning of healthcare. It has its importance not only in promoting and preserving health but also in prevention. With the increasing importance of providing medical care at the highest level, it is expected of these two professional groups to have more knowledge and skills than a few years earlier. The daily contact with patients and their families, the low level of control of the environment, the hierarchical system of