Night shift work and incidence of diabetes in the Danish Nurse Cohort.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:A hospital based case-control study was conducted between 1992 and 1993 in the province of Brescia, a highly industrialised area in northern Italy, to evaluate occupational risk factors of bladder cancer. METHODS:The study evaluated 355 histologically confirmed cases of bladder cancer (275 men, 80 women) an...

journal_title：Occupational and environmental medicine

authors： Porru S,Aulenti V,Donato F,Boffetta P,Fazioli R,Cosciani Cunico S,Alessio L

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To study the risk of lung cancer in different subgroups of professional drivers in urban and rural areas of Sweden. METHODS:Information on occupation and geographical region was obtained from the Swedish census of 1970 and data on the incidence of lung cancer between 1971 and 1984 from the National Swedish ...

journal_title：Occupational and environmental medicine

authors： Jakobsson R,Gustavsson P,Lundberg I

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Respiratory symptoms and ventilatory capacity were studied in a group of 288 workers (259 women and 29 men) employed in a confectionery plant. A group of workers (96 women and 31 men) not exposed to confectionery manufacture were also studied as controls. The prevalence of chronic respiratory symptoms was higher in ex...

journal_title：Occupational and environmental medicine

authors： Zuskin E,Mustajbegovic J,Schachter EN,Kern J

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the risk of cancer and other diseases among workers engaged in aircraft manufacturing and potentially exposed to compounds containing chromate, trichloroethylene (TCE), perchloroethylene (PCE), and mixed solvents. METHODS:A retrospective cohort mortality study was conducted of workers employed f...

journal_title：Occupational and environmental medicine

authors： Boice JD Jr,Marano DE,Fryzek JP,Sadler CJ,McLaughlin JK

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the risk of cancer associated with exposure to air pollution among bus drivers and tramway employees. METHODS:A retrospective cohort study of 18,174 bus drivers or tramway employees in Copenhagen in the period 1900-94. Data on employment were obtained from company files. Information on cancer ...

journal_title：Occupational and environmental medicine

authors： Soll-Johanning H,Bach E,Olsen JH,Tüchsen F

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Rhinitis is common, but the risk factors are not well described. To investigate the association between current rhinitis and pesticide use, we used data from 2245 Iowa commercial pesticide applicators in the Agricultural Health Study. METHODS:Using logistic regression models adjusted for age, education and ...

journal_title：Occupational and environmental medicine

authors： Slager RE,Poole JA,LeVan TD,Sandler DP,Alavanja MC,Hoppin JA

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To measure the levels of exposure to nitrogen trichloride (NCl3) in the atmosphere of indoor swimming pools and to examine how they relate to irritant and chronic respiratory symptoms, indices of pulmonary function, and bronchial hyperresponsiveness to methacholine in lifeguards working in the pools. METHOD...

journal_title：Occupational and environmental medicine

authors： Massin N,Bohadana AB,Wild P,Héry M,Toamain JP,Hubert G

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To correlate the prevalence of respiratory tract symptoms and diseases with dust and fibre exposure in the soft tissue industry in Germany. METHODS:Ambient monitoring was performed for inhalable, respirable dust and fibres in seven soft tissue producing factories. In 441 workers (72 controls, 90 moderate, 279 hig...

journal_title：Occupational and environmental medicine

authors： Kraus T,Pfahlberg A,Gefeller O,Raithel HJ

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Night shift work has been suggested as a possible risk factor for multiple sclerosis (MS). The objective of the present analysis was to prospectively evaluate the association of rotating night shift work history and MS risk in two female cohorts, the Nurses' Health Study (NHS) and NHSII. METHODS:A total of ...

journal_title：Occupational and environmental medicine

authors： Papantoniou K,Massa J,Devore E,Munger KL,Chitnis T,Ascherio A,Schernhammer ES

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Limited evidence suggests the association between severity of acute occupational pesticide poisoning and depressive symptoms in farmers. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between occupational pesticide exposure and depressive symptoms among male farmers in South Korea. METHODS:A natio...

journal_title：Occupational and environmental medicine

authors： Kim J,Ko Y,Lee WJ

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Male breast cancer is a rare disease of largely unknown aetiology. In addition to genetic and hormone-related risk factors, a large number of environmental chemicals are suspected of playing a role in breast cancer. The identification of occupations or occupational exposures associated with an increased inci...

journal_title：Occupational and environmental medicine

authors： Villeneuve S,Cyr D,Lynge E,Orsi L,Sabroe S,Merletti F,Gorini G,Morales-Suarez-Varela M,Ahrens W,Baumgardt-Elms C,Kaerlev L,Eriksson M,Hardell L,Févotte J,Guénel P

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate possible neurotoxic effects in groups of aluminium pot room and foundry workers, aluminium welders, and a small group of workers exposed to aluminium in the production of flake powder. METHODS:Exposure to aluminium was evaluated with aluminium concentrations in blood and urine as well as a que...

journal_title：Occupational and environmental medicine

authors： Iregren A,Sjögren B,Gustafsson K,Hagman M,Nylén L,Frech W,Andersson M,Ljunggren KG,Wennberg A

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To explore the use of 99technetiumm-hexamethyl propylene amine oxime single photon computed tomography (HMPAO-SPECT) of the brain as a means of detecting nervous tissue damage in divers and to determine if there is any correlation between brain image and a diver's history of diving or decompression illness (...

journal_title：Occupational and environmental medicine

authors： Shields TG,Duff PM,Evans SA,Gemmell HG,Sharp PF,Smith FW,Staff RT,Wilcock SE

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Studies in traditional paper mills have indicated an excess cancer risk, and mutagenic compounds have been identified in the industry. No studies have reported on risk of cancer in paper recycling. Therefore the cancer incidence in Danish paper recycling mills was investigated. METHODS:5377 employees in fiv...

journal_title：Occupational and environmental medicine

authors： Rix BA,Villadsen E,Engholm G,Lynge E

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine an association between specific IgE to methyltetrahydrophthalic anhydride (MTHPA) and exposure time, atopic history, smoking habits, and total IgE concentrations. METHODS:A cross sectional survey was carried out on a population of 148 workers from two condenser plants using epoxy resin with MTHPA...

journal_title：Occupational and environmental medicine

authors： Yokota K,Johyama Y,Yamaguchi K,Fujiki Y,Takeshita T,Morimoto K

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:For regulatory risk assessment under REACH a tiered approach is proposed in which the first tier models should provide a conservative exposure estimate that can discriminate between scenarios which are of concern and those which are not. The Stoffenmanager is mentioned as a first tier approach in the REACH g...

journal_title：Occupational and environmental medicine

authors： Schinkel J,Fransman W,Heussen H,Kromhout H,Marquart H,Tielemans E

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine whether employees in the automobile industry in Michigan are at elevated risk of urinary bladder cancer. METHODS:The authors conducted a population-based case-control study including 418 cases and 571 controls. History of employment within the automobile industry was coded according to the US C...

journal_title：Occupational and environmental medicine

authors： Kobrosly RW,Meliker JR,Nriagu JO

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The "need for recovery scale" is suggested as an operationalisation for the measurement of (early symptoms of) fatigue at work. Definition of and background on the concept of need for recovery are briefly discussed. Details about scale construction are summarised. Correlations with other relevant measurement scales on...

journal_title：Occupational and environmental medicine

authors： van Veldhoven M,Broersen S

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:There is growing evidence of an association between low-dose external γ-radiation and circulatory system diseases (CSDs), yet sparse data exist about an association with chronic internal uranium exposure and the role of non-radiation risk factors. We conducted a nested case-control study of French AREVA NC P...

journal_title：Occupational and environmental medicine

authors： Zhivin S,Guseva Canu I,Davesne E,Blanchardon E,Garsi JP,Samson E,Niogret C,Zablotska LB,Laurier D

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To classify clinical diseases of the subjects with abnormal indices of peripheral neuropathy identified in field studies of sheep farmers and dippers exposed to organophosphate pesticides. To explore what neuropsychological profiles, if any, may be associated with neurophysiological damage in these subjects....

journal_title：Occupational and environmental medicine

authors： Jamal GA,Hansen S,Pilkington A,Buchanan D,Gillham RA,Abdel-Azis M,Julu PO,Al-Rawas SF,Hurley F,Ballantyne JP

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Natural rubber latex allergy can cause skin and respiratory symptoms The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and incidence of latex related symptoms and sensitisation among a large group of healthcare workers in Trieste hospitals, followed for three years before and after the introduction of pow...

journal_title：Occupational and environmental medicine

authors： Filon FL,Radman G

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Asbestos exposure is associated with mesothelioma and cancer of the lung, larynx and ovary. However, the association between asbestos exposure and colorectal cancer is controversial despite several systematic reviews of the literature, including a number of meta-analyses. We performed a systematic review and meta-anal...

journal_title：Occupational and environmental medicine

authors： Kwak K,Paek D,Zoh KE

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the methods used in the nuclear industry family study for which a comprehensive database has been assembled that links employment in the nuclear industry and dosimetry records to information on employees' reproductive health and the health of their children. To discuss the response rates and chara...

journal_title：Occupational and environmental medicine

authors： Maconochie N,Doyle P,Roman E,Davies G,Smith PG,Beral V

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An association has previously been reported between finger blanching and hearing difficulties, but only in workers with exposure to noise and hand transmitted vibration (HTV). AIMS:To explore the association in a community sample, including cases who lacked occupational exposure to noise or HTV. METHOD:A q...

journal_title：Occupational and environmental medicine

authors： Palmer KT,Griffin MJ,Syddall HE,Pannett B,Cooper C,Coggon D

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Endotoxin-exposed workers are at an increased risk of non-atopic asthma and lung-function decline. Genetic variants may influence susceptibility to these effects. The objective of the present study was to assess whether the association between occupational endotoxin exposure and wheeze is modified by innate ...

journal_title：Occupational and environmental medicine

authors： Smit LA,Heederik D,Doekes G,Koppelman GH,Bottema RW,Postma DS,Wouters IM

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the concentrations of blood lead (PbB) in pregnant women in the slums of Lucknow, north India. METHODS:Of the 203 designated municipal slums in Lucknow, 70 were randomly selected for study and a cohort of 500 pregnant women was enrolled. Each participant was interviewed with questions on possib...

journal_title：Occupational and environmental medicine

authors： Awasthi S,Awasthi R,Pande VK,Srivastav RC,Frumkin H

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To determine obstacles for return-to-work in disability management of low back pain patients sicklisted for 3-4 months. METHODS:A cohort of 467 low back pain patients sicklisted for 3-4 months was recruited. A questionnaire was sent to their occupational physicians (OPs) concerning the medical management, obstacl...

journal_title：Occupational and environmental medicine

authors： Anema JR,Van Der Giezen AM,Buijs PC,Van Mechelen W

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This study aimed to determine the prevalence of Dupuytren's disease in men and its relationship with work exposure, particularly heavy manual work with and without significant use of vibrating tools, using data from a surveillance program for musculoskeletal disorders. METHOD:This cross-sectional study wa...

journal_title：Occupational and environmental medicine

authors： Descatha A,Bodin J,Ha C,Goubault P,Lebreton M,Chastang JF,Imbernon E,Leclerc A,Goldberg M,Roquelaure Y

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To carry out a comprehensive field investigation to evaluate various conventional and recently developed biomarkers for exposure to low concentrations of benzene. METHODS:Analyses were carried out on environmental air, unmetabolised benzene in blood and urine, urinary trans, transmuconic acid, and three majo...

journal_title：Occupational and environmental medicine

authors： Ong CN,Kok PW,Ong HY,Shi CY,Lee BL,Phoon WH,Tan KT

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Two main theoretical models have been used to assess the impact of psychosocial work factors on blood pressure (BP): the demand-control model (DC) and the effort-reward imbalance (ERI) model. Little is known about their independent and combined effect. OBJECTIVE:To examine the independent and combined effec...

journal_title：Occupational and environmental medicine

authors： Trudel X,Brisson C,Milot A,Masse B,Vézina M

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00