Asbestos in Poland: occupational health problems.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The authors formulated a hypothesis that, on completion of the training program by cadets, their vestibular habituation would increase, measured by the time of the duration of the test on the unlocked looping, in contrast to the initial values and the control group. MATERIAL AND METHODS:The research involve...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Wochyński Z,Krawczyk P,Cur K

更新日期：2020-06-16 00:00:00

abstract：:The world's worst industrial disaster, at Union Carbide, Bhopal, India, took place on 2-3 December 1984, leading to the leakage of poisonous methyl-isocyanate into the environment, causing thousands of deaths, pregnancy loss and for some, incapacitation for life. More than a quarter of a century later, the Indian Coun...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Samarth RM,Gandhi P,Maudar KK

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:Over the last 20 years, tertiary institutions have been subjected to several changes. This has resulted in increased workloads for academics. Some academics have started to experience symptoms that are related to chronic fatigue syndrome and burnout. Researchers, however, cannot agree whether the 2 syndromes...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Coetzee N,Maree DJF,Smit BN

更新日期：2019-02-27 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:It is commonly known that ergonomics in emergency medical services (EMS) is very important. Emergency medical services workers are exposed to different conditions and they should perform a variety of tasks. MATERIAL AND METHODS:The aim of the work has been to analyze the angular position of elbows and force...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Kopacz K,Fronczek-Wojciechowska M,Jaźwińska A,Padula G,Nowak D,Gaszyński T

更新日期：2017-10-06 00:00:00

abstract：:The study includes a detailed analysis of patients' exposure to ionising radiation resulting from diagnostic radiology in Poland. Data concerning the number and types of examinations were collected by wide-range questionnaire surveys conducted in 1986 and 1995. As the result, the number of examinations per 1000 inhabi...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Staniszewska MA

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:In Poland, 95% of medical personnel had not received legal education before they completed their studies. Having been given these facts, we have started questioning legal awareness of people providing medical services. AIM OF THE STUDY:The study aimed at evaluating the knowledge of allergists and pulmonolog...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Zajdel J,Zajdel R,Kuna P

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Low physical activity is a serious health problem in developed and developing countries. Much attention is also given to the role of physical activity in the modification of work ability in adults. The aim of this studywas to assess leisure-time physical activity, cardiorespiratory fitness and their influenc...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Kaleta D,Makowiec-Dabrowska T,Jegier A

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Breast cancer is responsible for considerable morbidity and the majority of female deaths in industrialized countries. In the etiology of breast cancer many endogenous and exogenous risk factors have been discussed. It is estimated that about 40% of all cancers in women are hormonally mediated. Both estrogens and andr...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Starek A

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Methylmercury (MeHg) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are ubiquitous and persistent environmental pollutants and food contaminants. Both are neurotoxic, especially for the developing nervous system. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Female rats were exposed from day 7 of pregnancy up to day 21 after the delivery to ...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Sitarek K,Gralewicz S

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Crystalline silica is a health hazard commonly encountered in work environment. Occupational exposure to crystalline silica dust concerns workers employed in such industries as mineral, fuel-energy, metal, chemical and construction industry. It is estimated that over 2 million workers in the European Union are exposed...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Maciejewska A

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study explores difficulties, supporting factors and benefits of networking to studied enterprises and other network partners (focus on OHS and client enterprises). The study also explores social capital as a resource produced in network relations, and trust as a core dimension of social capital, and trust as a bi...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Peltomäki P,Husman K

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A precise diagnosis of initial reticular forms of pneumoconioses is very difficult. The present study focuses on 30 patients with initial reticular forms of silicosis, asbestos induced interstitial lung fibrosis, mixed dust pneumoconioses and pneumoconioses of electrowelders. The anterior-posterior chest radiography (...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Petrova E,Petkov D,Shoshkov P,Nachev C

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Panic behavior poses a particular threat to the health and safety of subaquatic occupational specialists. Trait anxiety has previously been identified as a marker of panic behavior under water, and Spielberger's State-Trait Personality Inventory (trait anxiety subscale) has been previously used to measure tr...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Van Wijk CH

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute inflammatory lung injury is often a delayed complication of critical illness and is associated with increased mortality. High mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) protein, in addition to its role as a transcriptional regulator factor, has been identified as a late mediator of endotoxin lethality and might be also involv...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Lutz W,Stetkiewicz J

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The primary aim of this work was to assess the effect of electromagnetic field (EMF) from the GSM mobile phone system on human brain function. The assessment was based on the assay of event related potentials (ERPs). MATERIAL AND METHODS:The study group consisted of 15 volunteers, including 7 men and 8 wome...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Bak M,Dudarewicz A,Zmyślony M,Sliwinska-Kowalska M

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors studied 140 women, selected at random, aged 22-55, divided into two groups. Group I (control) included 50 women, mean age 40.1 +/- 1.7 years. Group II included 90 women, mean age 39.7 +/- 2.1 years, chronically exposed to 15.6 - 21.84 mg/m3 of carbon disulphide from 0.5 to over 20 years. It was found that ...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Stanosz S,Kuligowski D,Pieleszek A,Zuk E,Rzechuła D,Chlubek D

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The method for the determination of As, Al, Cd, Ni, Pb (toxic elements) and Cr, Co, Cu, Fe, Mn, Zn (essential elements) in human urine by the use of Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (quadrupole ICP-MS DRCe Elan, Perkin Elmer) with the dynamic reaction cell (DRC) was developed. MATERIALS AND METH...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Brodzka R,Trzcinka-Ochocka M,Janasik B

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety-spectrum disorder that affects 1-2% of the adult population. People with OCD are more likely to report impaired social and occupational functioning. Although effective treatments of the OCD exist, many sufferers from this disorder are continuously misdiagnose...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Mojsa-Kaja J,Golonka K,Gawłowska M

更新日期：2016-11-18 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Of all work stressors, occupational stress is the leading cause of many disorders among workers. Drivers are classified as a high risk group for work related stress. This study set out to determine the relationship between risk factors of cardiovascular diseases and occupational stress among drivers. MATERI...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Biglari H,Ebrahimi MH,Salehi M,Poursadeghiyan M,Ahmadnezhad I,Abbasi M

更新日期：2016-11-18 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:There is a growing body of data showing that low frequency noise (LFN), defined as broadband noise with dominant content of low frequencies (10-250 Hz) differs in its nature from other environmental noises at comparable levels. The aim of the study was to investigate whether exposure to LFN at levels normall...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Pawlaczyk-Luszczyńiska M,Dudarewicz A,Waszkowska M,Szymczak W,Sliwińska-Kowalska M

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:It has been decided to identify the most frequent diseases of the larynx in people occupationally exposed to a considerable voice load and to assess the feasibility of using videostroboscopy to diagnose voice disorders and their organic effects in order to improve the reliability of certification of occupati...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Sułkowski WJ,Kowalska S

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Isoprostanes are prostaglandin-like compounds that are produced by free radical mediated peroxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acids. There is a direct evidence showing that F2-isoprostanes can be utilized as a marker of lipid peroxidation due to the mechanism of their formation (nonenzymatic oxidation of arachidonic ...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Piłacik B,Nofer TW,Wasowicz W

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of the study has been to analyze the epidemiological data on sharp injuries among health care workers before and after the implementation of regulations related to the conduct of the register of sharp injuries. MATERIAL AND METHODS:We hypothesized that the introduction of legislation would change th...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Garus-Pakowska A,Górajski M,Szatko F

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The study aimed at measuring exhaled breath malondialdehyde (EBC-MDA) in workers exposed to dust containing silica and at its comparison with the non-exposed control group. MATERIAL AND METHODS:The cross sectional, case-control study (N = 50) was performed in a tile and ceramics production factory in Yazd...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Sakhvidi MJ,Biabani Ardekani J,Firoozichahak A,Zavarreza J,Hajaghazade M,Mostaghaci M,Mehrparvar A,Barkhordari A

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Limited research on the health situation of teachers on long-term sick leave is available. The aim of this study has been to describe the health status of female teachers on long-term sick leave (LSFT) in comparison to working female teachers (WFT) and to determine predictors for their state of mental health...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Brütting J,Druschke D,Spitzer S,Seibt R

更新日期：2018-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Sleep disorders can affect health and occupational performance of physicians as well as outcomes in patients. The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) measured by the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) among academic physicians at a tertiary academic medical ce...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Ozder A,Eker HH

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Children from low-income families may be subject to high exposures to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) which can lead to respiratory disorders. This study aims to establish methods for assessing total PAH exposure of asthmatic and non-asthmatic children from low-income families; to estimate serum PAH c...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Al-Daghri NM

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of the research was to analyze the impact of selected factors: years of service, the number of interventions, self-efficacy and stress, on occupational burnout. It was hypothesized that firefighters with more years of service and a bigger number of interventions would be characterized by higher perce...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Makara-Studzińska M,Wajda Z,Lizińczyk S

更新日期：2020-04-30 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study was designed to evaluate the immune status of health care workers against varicella zoster in a university hospital in Teheran, Iran, and to compare the history of chickenpox infection with the presence of varicella antibodies in this population. METHODS:Serologic testing for varicella was perfor...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Talebi-Taher M,Noori M,Shamshiri AR,Barati M

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The strategy for the improvement of occupational safety and health is presented. The role of the state and the workers in shaping working conditions has changed over the years, and this process is traced through ILO and EC documents. There must be a coherent up-to-date national policy in this field. Safety and the pro...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Koradecka D

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00