Abstract:
:While working underground, miners are exposed to a number of risk factors that have a negative impact on their health and may be a cause of an increased mortality in miners. The aim of the study was to compare total and specific mortality in black coal miners with acknowledged coal-workers' pneumoconiosis (CWP) and without CWP, and the mortality of the general male population in the Czech Republic in the period 1992-2013. The sample consisted of 3476 coal miners with CWP and 6687 ex-coal miners without CWP, who were removed after achieving the maximum permissible exposure (MPE). The mortality risk differences were analyzed with the use of the standardized mortality ratio (SMR) and 95% confidence interval. Significantly higher total mortality (SMR = 1.10; 95% CI: 1.02-1.17), and mortality from malignant neoplasm (SMR = 1.16; 95% CI: 1.03-1.30), lung cancers (SMR = 1.70; 95% CI: 1.41-2.04), and non-malignant respiratory diseases (SMR = 2.78; 95% CI: 2.32-3.31) were found in the sample of coal miners with CWP. In this sample, the severity of CWP was assessed, and the SMR increased with the severity of CWP. The total (SMR = 0.86; 95% CI: 0.82-0.91) and specific mortality of miners without CWP were not higher compared with the general population. In the case where the miners were removed from underground work after achieving the MPE (without CWP), their mortality was not higher than that of the general population, but the mortality of miners with CWP was higher compared to the general population. This mortality was affected by malignant and non-malignant respiratory diseases.
journal_name
Int J Environ Res Public Healthauthors
Tomášková H,Šplíchalová A,Šlachtová H,Urban P,Hajduková Z,Landecká I,Gromnica R,Brhel P,Pelclová D,Jirák Zdoi
10.3390/ijerph14030269subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2017-03-07 00:00:00issue
3eissn
1661-7827issn
1660-4601pii
ijerph14030269journal_volume
14pub_type
杂志文章abstract::The theory of critical slowing down (CSD) suggests an increasing pattern in the time series of CSD indicators near catastrophic events. This theory has been successfully used as a generic indicator of early warning signals in various fields, including climate research. In this paper, we present an application of CSD o...
journal_title:International journal of environmental research and public health
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3390/ijerph17176131
更新日期:2020-08-24 00:00:00
abstract::Air pollution is a recent public health issue. In 2006, the World Health Organization (WHO) published updated air quality guidelines for a number of air pollutants (including PM10 and PM2.5), which recommended for particulate matter annual average concentration levels at half or less the limit values set by European l...
journal_title:International journal of environmental research and public health
pub_type: 社论
doi:10.3390/ijerph17072174
更新日期:2020-03-25 00:00:00
abstract::Does teacher autonomy support significantly facilitate the social competence of undergraduate students in a collective cultural context? Does this study association vary by individual characteristics, such as grit and students' gender? To answer these research questions, we examine the association between teacher auto...
journal_title:International journal of environmental research and public health
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3390/ijerph17176398
更新日期:2020-09-02 00:00:00
abstract::The objective of this study was to examine the correlation between self-perception of being overweight and weight loss intentions, eating and exercise behaviors, as well as extreme weight-loss strategies for U.S. adolescents. This study uses 50,241 observations from the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance Survey (YRBSS) ...
journal_title:International journal of environmental research and public health
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3390/ijerph121114640
更新日期:2015-11-17 00:00:00
abstract::Leptospirosis is the most neglected widespread zoonosis worldwide. In Spain, leptospirosis reports in people and animals have increased lately. Cats can become infected with Leptospira, as well as be chronic carriers. The aim of this study was to determine serological antibody prevalence against Leptospira sp., blood ...
journal_title:International journal of environmental research and public health
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3390/ijerph17051600
更新日期:2020-03-02 00:00:00
abstract::As illegal e-waste trade has been significantly growing over the course of the last few years, the consequences on human health and the environment demand immediate action on the part of the global community. Though it is argued that e-waste flows from developed to developing countries, this subject seems to be more c...
journal_title:International journal of environmental research and public health
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3390/ijerph13080789
更新日期:2016-08-05 00:00:00
abstract::This paper evaluates the short-term impact of the coronavirus outbreak on 21 leading stock market indices in major affected countries including Japan, Korea, Singapore, the USA, Germany, Italy, and the UK etc. The consequences of infectious disease are considerable and have been directly affecting stock markets worldw...
journal_title:International journal of environmental research and public health
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3390/ijerph17082800
更新日期:2020-04-18 00:00:00
abstract::Epidemiological evidence has shown an association between exposure to high temperatures and occupational injuries, an issue gaining importance with environmental change. The aim of this study was to better understand contributing risk factors and preventive actions based on personal experiences. Interviews were conduc...
journal_title:International journal of environmental research and public health
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3390/ijerph17030846
更新日期:2020-01-29 00:00:00
abstract::Street connectivity, defined as how well streets connect to one and other and the density of intersections, is positively associated with active transportation in adults. Our objective was to study the relation between street connectivity and physical activity in youth. Study participants consisted of 8,535 students i...
journal_title:International journal of environmental research and public health
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3390/ijerph8083333
更新日期:2011-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::The health risk of college students in the United States (US) is on the rise, with a significant increase in the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the US, costing approximately $475.3 billion yearly. The goals of this "Know Your Numbers" study were to: (...
journal_title:International journal of environmental research and public health
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3390/ijerph14030250
更新日期:2017-03-02 00:00:00
abstract::The creation of walkable communities constitutes a cost-effective health promotion strategy, as walking is an accessible and free intervention for increasing physical activity and health. In this cross-sectional ecological study, we developed a walkability index for the Porto Metropolitan Area and we validated it by a...
journal_title:International journal of environmental research and public health
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3390/ijerph15122767
更新日期:2018-12-06 00:00:00
abstract::Many health risk factors are intervention targets within communities, but information regarding high-risk subpopulations is rarely available at a geographic resolution that is relevant for community-scale interventions. Researchers and community partners in New Bedford, Massachusetts (USA) collaboratively identified h...
journal_title:International journal of environmental research and public health
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3390/ijerph14070730
更新日期:2017-07-06 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to investigate the face validity of the self-reported single item work ability with objectively measured heart rate reserve (%HRR) among blue-collar workers. METHODS:We utilized data from 127 blue-collar workers (Female = 53; Male = 74) aged 18-65 years from the cross-sectional "N...
journal_title:International journal of environmental research and public health
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3390/ijerph110505333
更新日期:2014-05-16 00:00:00
abstract::Normal heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems typically use high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters, which can filter dust, various pollutants, and even bacteria and viruses from indoor air. However, since HEPA filters cannot not clean themselves and due to the nature of these microbes which ...
journal_title:International journal of environmental research and public health
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3390/ijerph17217858
更新日期:2020-10-27 00:00:00
abstract::Women in Japan face difficulties balancing work and personal life due to the gender division of labor, and medical professions are no exception. The purpose of this study was to investigate if the gender division of labor affects the intention to leave the workplace among the nursing profession. Among 328 female nurse...
journal_title:International journal of environmental research and public health
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3390/ijerph16122201
更新日期:2019-06-21 00:00:00
abstract::This study investigated the beneficial effect of molybdenum (Mo) application on rape plants (Brassica napus L.) grown in a soil polluted by cadmium (Cd). A pot experiment was conducted to determine how different concentrations of exogenous Mo (0, 50, 100, and 200 mg/kg) affect plant physiology, biomass, photosynthesis...
journal_title:International journal of environmental research and public health
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3390/ijerph17072355
更新日期:2020-03-31 00:00:00
abstract::Despite increasing interest in understanding the factors influencing awareness and acceptability of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine among Latino parents, to date limited information is available specific to Central American parents living in the United States (US). Therefore, this pilot cross-sectional study wa...
journal_title:International journal of environmental research and public health
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3390/ijerph17082869
更新日期:2020-04-21 00:00:00
abstract::Timely stroke diagnosis and intervention are necessary considering its high prevalence. Previous studies have mainly focused on stroke prediction with balanced data. Thus, this study aimed to develop machine learning models for predicting stroke with imbalanced data in an elderly population in China. Data were obtaine...
journal_title:International journal of environmental research and public health
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3390/ijerph17061828
更新日期:2020-03-12 00:00:00
abstract::Quantitative microbial risk assessment (QMRA) is a relatively new approach in identifying health risks associated with the ubiquitous presence of pathogens and opportunists in the human environment. The methodology builds on experimental and meta-analytical data to identify measurable factors that contribute to, and c...
journal_title:International journal of environmental research and public health
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3390/ijerph15061150
更新日期:2018-06-01 00:00:00
abstract::Community organizing with government support, termed local self-governance (LSG), is a form of policy decentralization for community wellbeing through solutions tailored to local issues. One form of LSG is multifunctional autonomy, in which citizens can comprehensively manage their communities with government support....
journal_title:International journal of environmental research and public health
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3390/ijerph18020574
更新日期:2021-01-12 00:00:00
abstract::Researchers have increasingly focused on how social determinants of health (SDH) influence health outcomes and disparities. They have also explored strategies for raising public awareness and mobilizing support for policies to address SDH, with particular attention to narrative and image-based information. These effor...
journal_title:International journal of environmental research and public health
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3390/ijerph9124254
更新日期:2012-12-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Migrant domestic workers are at high risk of overweight and obesity. It is crucial to assess the prevalence of obesity among this migrant population, for surveillance and intervention. Self-reported height and weight are commonly used to derive body mass index (BMI) and assess the prevalence of obesity. The ...
journal_title:International journal of environmental research and public health
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3390/ijerph17165927
更新日期:2020-08-15 00:00:00
abstract::The aim of this study was to assess physical activity and sedentary behavior, as well as the usage behavior, usability, acceptance, and motivational impact of an applied activity tracker among nursing home residents. Physical activity and usage behavior were measured among 22 residents (68 to 102 years) by use of a co...
journal_title:International journal of environmental research and public health
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3390/ijerph17186683
更新日期:2020-09-14 00:00:00
abstract::Patients with heart failure (HF) may not receive enough HF education from their clinicians throughout the course of the illness. Given that information is readily accessible on the Internet, patients with HF may seek HF information online. However, the relevance of online information for patients, the health literacy ...
journal_title:International journal of environmental research and public health
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3390/ijerph18031047
更新日期:2021-01-25 00:00:00
abstract::Good quality of life is important for healthy ageing. Studies have shown that although information and communication technology can improve older people's quality of life, their technology acceptance level is rather low. Tangible user interfaces (TUIs) enable people to interact with the digital world through everyday ...
journal_title:International journal of environmental research and public health
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3390/ijerph16234706
更新日期:2019-11-26 00:00:00
abstract::As the prevalence of overweight and obesity has been increasing in South Korea, it is critical to better understand possible associations between environmental surroundings and general health status. We characterize key health test readings and basic demographic information from 10,816 South Koreans, obtained from two...
journal_title:International journal of environmental research and public health
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3390/ijerph13020183
更新日期:2016-02-04 00:00:00
abstract::The study aimed to describe worldwide levels and trends of tobacco control policy by comparing low and middle income countries with other income categories from 2007 to 2014 and to analyze the corresponding relation to recent changes in smoking prevalence. Policy measure data representing years 2007 to 2014 were colle...
journal_title:International journal of environmental research and public health
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3390/ijerph13101039
更新日期:2016-10-24 00:00:00
abstract::Urban disaster risk assessment is the most basic and important part of urban safety development. Conducting disaster prevention and mitigation on the basis of urban disaster risk assessment requires an understanding of the relationship between the city and the natural environment. This enhances the city's ability to w...
journal_title:International journal of environmental research and public health
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3390/ijerph15112453
更新日期:2018-11-03 00:00:00
abstract::Students with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) are present in every school, and most likely, there are a few students in every class. School health care is responsible for providing support to all students, especially those with special needs. The aim of the study was to describe school nurses' experiences of suppo...
journal_title:International journal of environmental research and public health
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.3390/ijerph17165752
更新日期:2020-08-09 00:00:00
abstract::Social participation plays a key role in the integration of refugees and asylum seekers into their host societies, and is also closely tied to the mental health of those populations. The aim of this scoping review was to study how the concept of social participation is described in empirical research, and how it is as...
journal_title:International journal of environmental research and public health
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.3390/ijerph16204027
更新日期:2019-10-21 00:00:00