Daytime sleepiness among Midwestern firefighters.

abstract：:Most studies of hearing loss prevention in the music industry focus on the risk of hearing injury to musicians. However, live-music sound engineers (LMSE) may also be at risk of hearing injury due to their work-related sound exposure. We studied 27 LMSE, all of whom underwent otologic examination, including audiometry...

journal_title：Archives of environmental & occupational health

authors： McGinnity S,Beach EF,Cowan RSC,Mulder J

更新日期：2020-10-22 00:00:00

abstract：:Environmental factors appear to be important in the etiology of testicular cancer. In this study, the authors identified some risk factors for testicular cancer, paying particular attention to prenatal and early life exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs). Using a questionnaire, the authors obtained informa...

journal_title：Archives of environmental & occupational health

authors： Nori F,Carbone P,Giordano F,Osborn J,Figà-Talamanca I

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to examine the influence of demographic, environmental, and occupational factors as well as behavioral characteristics of intercity bus drivers on their crash involvement risk. A total of 107 intercity bus drivers from Tehran, Iran, participated in the study. Logistic regression model suggest...

journal_title：Archives of environmental & occupational health

authors： Besharati MM,Tavakoli Kashani A

更新日期：2018-07-04 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigated the association between exercise and cardiovascular load in Korean mail carriers with high occupational physical activity (OPA). A total of 36 subjects completed a questionnaire, and their heart rates were measured for 3 consecutive days. Treadmill tests were used determine maximal oxygen uptak...

journal_title：Archives of environmental & occupational health

authors： Lee SJ,Moon MK,Choi WJ,Jang TW

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to investigate whether elevated blood lead level (BLL) is a risk factor for Helicobacter pylori infection. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy was performed on 2,625 subjects who visited a university hospital for general health examination. H. pylori infection was detected using histologic exami...

journal_title：Archives of environmental & occupational health

authors： Park WJ,Kim SH,Kang W,Ahn JS,Cho S,Lim DY,Kim S,Moon JD

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to design and validate an instrument to measure the wellness among university nursing faculty. The study was performed in two phases. Phase I consisted of the development of the instrument with discussion groups and participant consensus. We designed an instrument including the 21 items or ps...

journal_title：Archives of environmental & occupational health

authors： Hurtado-Pardos B,Casas I,Lluch-Canut T,Moreno-Arroyo C,Nebot-Bergua C,Roldán-Merino J

更新日期：2018-01-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Using data from the 2005-2006 and 2007-2008 NHANES questionnaires, we evaluated self-perceived vision difficulty in individuals with a history of farming, forestry, and fishing (FFF) occupations. A self-perceived vision difficulty indicator was derived from responses to 3 separate measures. Those indicating farming, f...

journal_title：Archives of environmental & occupational health

authors： Siegel M

更新日期：2017-01-02 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We aim to explore the association between blood heavy metal concentrations of cadmium, lead, and mercury with ever-report of eczema in the US population. METHODS:We used NHANES cross-sectional data from 2005-2006. Eczema was measured among 4509 adults and 3898 non-adults. The association between eczema and ...

journal_title：Archives of environmental & occupational health

authors： Wei J,Zhang JJ,Ji JS

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors undertook this study to determine changes in the daily concentration of cadmium, copper, and zinc in Japanese workers' urine over a 13-year period from 1985 to 1998. The workers were aged between 20 and 59 years. The authors studied 277 subjects in 1985, 320 in 1993, and 292 in 1998, for a total of 889 (46...

journal_title：Archives of environmental & occupational health

authors： Miyamoto T,Kobayashi E,Suwazono Y,Uetani M,Nishijo M,Miura K,Nakagawa H,Nogawa K

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The blood of 76 cacao farmers from Southwestern Nigeria was monitored for erythrocyte cholinesterase enzyme activity (AChE) and hemoglobin values before and after insecticide application. Eight farmers had 30% to 50% baseline AChE activity, which suggests chronic organophosphate insecticide poisoning. AChE activity in...

journal_title：Archives of environmental & occupational health

authors： Sosan MB,Akingbohungbe AE,Durosinmi MA,Ojo IA

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ultraviolet (UV) light inherent to welding processes generates ozone (O(3)) with subsequent formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) through photochemical reactions when UV light is present with O(3). This study aimed to determine the performance of filters used as respiratory protective devices by welding personnel...

journal_title：Archives of environmental & occupational health

authors： Chen HL,Chung SH,Jhuo ML

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of symptoms of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and to determine the risk factors among ammunition factory workers in Turkey. This cross-sectional study was performed on 955 ammunition factory workers. Potential risk factors were investigated with a quest...

journal_title：Archives of environmental & occupational health

authors： Pinar T,Cakmak ZA,Saygun M,Akdur R,Ulu N,Keles I,Saylam HS

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors conducted a work-related stress surveillance study in 2013 on 6,558 public-sector employees in Italy, examining how they perceived their jobs, via the Job Content Questionnaire, and their mental health status, via the General Health Questionnaire 12 (GHQ-12). Of the 2,094 employees completing the questionn...

journal_title：Archives of environmental & occupational health

authors： Feola D,Pedata P,D'Ancicco F,Santalucia L,Sannolo N,Ascione E,Nienhaus A,Magliano L,Lamberti M

更新日期：2016-05-03 00:00:00

abstract：:Occupational health in Israel is unique as it was originally established as a socialized service which anchored in extensive legislation and is accessible to all employees and employers without copayment. We review historical processes and legal basis that led to current structure of public occupational medicine servi...

journal_title：Archives of environmental & occupational health

authors： Rinsky-Halivni L,Cohen C,Moshe S,Amster E

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The study aimed to compare the distortion-product otoacoustic emissions (DPOAEs) with the pure-tone audiometry and to analyze the changes in participants exposed to noise. The results show a prevalence of participants with impaired DPOAEs higher than the prevalence of participants with impaired audiometries in the tot...

journal_title：Archives of environmental & occupational health

authors： Rosati MV,Tomei F,Loreti B,Casale T,Cianfrone G,Altissimi G,Tomei G,Bernardini A,Di Marzio A,Sacco C,Scala B,Ricci S,Sancini A

更新日期：2018-05-04 00:00:00

abstract：:We assessed Knowledge Attitude and Practice (KAP) regarding occupational noise exposure, Noise-induced hearing loss, audiometry and use of hearing protection devices among iron and steel factory workers exposed to high noise level. A modified, validated, structured questionnaire was used to collect information from 25...

journal_title：Archives of environmental & occupational health

authors： Nyarubeli IP,Tungu AM,Bråtveit M,Moen BE

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This work is a cross-sectional comparative study conducted on 528 residents in the slum and non-slum areas of Pokhara, Nepal. Of the total number of respondents, 90.2% in the slums and 63.3% in the non-slums indicated the existence of a main source of noise, and 80.7% in the slums and 66.0% in the non-slums replied th...

journal_title：Archives of environmental & occupational health

authors： Choi E,Bhandari TR,Shrestha N

更新日期：2020-12-23 00:00:00

abstract：:In the United States, there is limited literature on occupational pesticide exposures despite being associated with adverse health outcomes, including in large states such as Texas. The purpose of this article is to characterize occupational pesticide poison center exposures in Texas. Descriptive statistics were used ...

journal_title：Archives of environmental & occupational health

authors： Trueblood AB,Shipp EM

更新日期：2018-07-04 00:00:00

abstract：:Our objective was to examine associations between night shift work and serum anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) levels. We analyzed 1,537 blood samples from premenopausal female nurses in the Nurses' Health Study II, assayed for AMH. Rotating or permanent night shifts worked in the two weeks before blood collection and year...

journal_title：Archives of environmental & occupational health

authors： Johnson CY,Tanz LJ,Lawson CC,Howards PP,Bertone-Johnson ER,Eliassen AH,Schernhammer ES,Rich-Edwards JW

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigated the plant features associated with increased irritation symptoms and levels of inflammation markers among compost workers (CWs). Ninety CWs were followed over 18 months, using questionnaires on respiratory symptoms, fractional exhaled nitric oxide measurements, spirometry, a methacholine bronch...

journal_title：Archives of environmental & occupational health

authors： Demange V,Barrera C,Laboissière A,Duquenne P,Simon X,Millon L,Reboux G,Grzebyk M

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To study the association between levels of lead in blood and bone among female former smelter workers in Bunker Hill, Idaho, the authors performed a longitudinal study using homeostatic regulators of calcium and biomarkers of bone turnover. The authors measured participants' blood lead levels (by means of a graphite f...

journal_title：Archives of environmental & occupational health

authors： Potula V,Henderson A,Kaye W

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We evaluated the first workplace intervention to help smokers quit in Hong Kong. Smoking employees (N = 642) received a 26-page self-help booklet and 15 fix SMS within 3 months and chose to receive cognitive behavioral workshop (N = 76), or face-to-face counseling (N = 11), or group health talk (N = 516), or telephone...

journal_title：Archives of environmental & occupational health

authors： Wang MP,Suen YN,Li WHC,Lau OS,Lam TH,Chan SSC

更新日期：2018-03-04 00:00:00

abstract：:A previous symptom-based survey of veterans of the 1990-1991 Persian Gulf War suggested a neurological syndrome (blurred vision, loss of balance/dizziness, tremors/shaking, and speech difficulty). The authors conducted the present study to determine whether specific findings could indicate an organic basis for this po...

journal_title：Archives of environmental & occupational health

authors： Levine PH,Richardson PK,Zolfaghari L,Cleary SD,Geist CE,Potolicchio S,Young HA,Simmens SJ,Schessel D,Williams K,Mahan CM,Kang HK

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Exposure to heavy metals and organic solvents are potential etiologic factors for multiple sclerosis (MS), but their interaction with MS-associated genes is under-studied. The authors explored the relationship between environmental exposure to lead, mercury, and solvents and 58 single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) i...

journal_title：Archives of environmental & occupational health

authors： Napier MD,Poole C,Satten GA,Ashley-Koch A,Marrie RA,Williamson DM

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study compared the physical and mental health problems of adults with standard and nonstandard employment with those who were unemployed. We used data from the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey to compare adult males and females with standard and nonstandard employment with those who were un...

journal_title：Archives of environmental & occupational health

authors： Ahn J,Kim NS,Lee BK,Park J,Kim Y

更新日期：2020-06-24 00:00:00

abstract：:China has experienced dramatic industrialization, urbanization, and economic growth over the last 3 decades. The rapid transformation and dramatic prosperity of industries in rural areas have, in turn, created tremendous challenges for occupational health and safety (OHS). This article was prepared to address occupati...

journal_title：Archives of environmental & occupational health

authors： Wang X,Wu S,Song Q,Tse LA,Yu IT,Wong TW,Griffiths S

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This is a cross-sectional study conducted among paddy farmers to characterize potential risk factors that influence levels of DNA damage from exposure to mixtures of organophosphates. Comet assay was used to determine the level of DNA damage by measuring the comet tail length from the exfoliated buccal mucosa. The res...

journal_title：Archives of environmental & occupational health

authors： How V,Hashim Z,Ismail P,Omar D,Said SM,Tamrin SB

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aircraft maintenance crews are constantly exposed to severe aircraft noise. The purpose of this study was to verify whether noise from aircraft adversely affects the hearing threshold levels (HTLs) of aircraft maintenance conscripts during their 2 years of mandatory military service. This study included 3,000 male air...

journal_title：Archives of environmental & occupational health

authors： Park WJ,Moon JD

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We examined whether physicians' personality traits moderate the association between medical specialty and well-being at work. Nationally representative sample of Finnish physicians (n = 2,815; 65% women; aged 25-72 years in 2015) was used. Personality was assessed with the shortened Big Five Inventory. Indicators of w...

journal_title：Archives of environmental & occupational health

authors： Mullola S,Hakulinen C,Gimeno Ruiz de Porras D,Presseau J,Jokela M,Vänskä J,Paunio T,Elovainio M

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A few studies examined interactive effects between air pollution and temperature on health outcomes. In this study, the authors aimed to examine whether temperature modified effects of ozone on cardiovascular mortality in 95 large US cities. The authors separately used a nonparametric regression model and a parametric...

journal_title：Archives of environmental & occupational health

authors： Ren C,Williams GM,Mengersen K,Morawska L,Tong S

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00