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Sense of coherence is significantly associated with both metabolic syndrome and lifestyle in Japanese computer software office workers
Conclusions High SOC is associated with a healthy lifestyle and fewer atherosclerotic risk factors, including MetS. (Source: International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health)
Source: International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health - December 27, 2014 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Non-communicable diseases in the Asia-Pacific region: Prevalence, risk factors and community-based prevention
AbstractNon-communicable diseases (NCDs) lead to substantial mortality and morbidity worldwide. The most common NCDs are cardiovascular diseases (CVD), diabetes, cancer and chronic respiratory diseases. With the rapid increase in NCD-related deaths in Asia Pacific countries, NCDs are now the major cause of deaths and disease burden in the region. NCDs hamper achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDG). People in the low socio-economic group are most affected by NCDs as they have poor access to policies, legislations, regulations and healthcare services meant to combat NCDs. This results in loss of productivity by...
Source: International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health - December 18, 2014 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Burnout and demographic characteristics of workers experiencing different types of work-home interaction
Conclusions Our results suggest that segmentation is not an universal and effective strategy of coping with work and home demands — it may prevent the positive home-work spillover, which can be buffer or remedy against stress or burnout. We consider cluster analysis the appropriate method in research on relation to work-family balance issue, which may be useful in unraveling relationships between this phenomenon and attitudes and behaviors. (Source: International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health)
Source: International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health - December 18, 2014 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Evaluation of exposure to electromagnetic radiofrequency radiation in the indoor workplace accessible to the public by the use of frequency-selective exposimeters
Conclusions Investigations confirmed the practical applicability of the exposimetric measurements technique for evaluating parameters of worker’s exposure in both frequency- and time-domain. The presented results show EMRR exposure of workers or general public in locations comparable to offices to be well below international limits. (Source: International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health)
Source: International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health - December 18, 2014 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Photobiological safety of the recently introduced energy efficient household lamps
Conclusions Results of this study indicate that the UV and BL radiation from the newly introduced lamps does not exceed the current exposure limit values and thus, in comparison with the former incandescent bulbs, does not result in a higher risk for general public. (Source: International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health)
Source: International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health - December 18, 2014 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Non-communicable diseases in the Asia-Pacific region: Prevalence, risk factors and community-based prevention
Abstract Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) lead to substantial mortality and morbidity worldwide. The most common NCDs are cardiovascular diseases (CVD), diabetes, cancer and chronic respiratory diseases. With the rapid increase in NCD-related deaths in Asia Pacific countries, NCDs are now the major cause of deaths and disease burden in the region. NCDs hamper achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDG). People in the low socio-economic group are most affected by NCDs as they have poor access to policies, legislations, regulations and healthcare services meant to combat NCDs. This results in loss...
Source: International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health - December 18, 2014 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Return to work after coronary revascularization procedures and a patient ’s job satisfaction: A prospective study
ConclusionsThese findings recommend an early assessment of patients ’ psychosocial work environment and emotional distress, with particular emphasis on job satisfaction and depressive symptoms, in order to promote satisfying and healthy RTW after cardiac interventions. (Source: International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health)
Source: International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health - December 10, 2014 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Prevention and management of work-related cardiovascular disorders
AbstractCardiovascular disorders (CVDs) constitute a major burden for health of working populations throughout the world with as much as 50% of all causes of death and at least 25% of work disability. There are some changes in CVD risk factors among occupational classes. This is mainly due to the new types of work-related causes of morbidity associated with the recent developments in global work life, particularly in the industrialized countries. Meanwhile, in the developing countries or those in transition (e.g., in Eastern Europe), CVD mortality is increasing due to major socioeconomic changes, the demographic transition...
Source: International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health - December 10, 2014 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Neurological and neurophysiological examinations of workers exposed to arsenic levels exceeding hygiene standards
Conclusions The results of the study demonstrate that occupational exposure to inorganic arsenic levels exceeding hygiene standards (TLV, BEI) generates disorders typical of peripheral neuropathy. (Source: International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health)
Source: International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health - December 10, 2014 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Return to work after coronary revascularization procedures and a patient’s job satisfaction: A prospective study
Conclusions These findings recommend an early assessment of patients’ psychosocial work environment and emotional distress, with particular emphasis on job satisfaction and depressive symptoms, in order to promote satisfying and healthy RTW after cardiac interventions. (Source: International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health)
Source: International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health - December 10, 2014 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Anthropometric indicators of obesity in policemen: A systematic review of observational studies
Abstract The aim of this paper was to summarize scientific literature on obesity in policemen through a systematic review of observational studies. For this purpose the following electronic databases were selected: Medline by Pubmed, CINAHL, and Scopus; and a manual search of the referenced studies concerning this topic was performed. There were no restrictions with respect to the year or language of the publication. Twenty-three studies were identified and 9 articles, considered as potentially relevant, were included. The labor time, shift and career progression promoted changes in body composition. Most...
Source: International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health - December 10, 2014 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Psychometric properties of the polish version of the job-related affective well-being scale
Conclusions The findings confirmed satisfactory psychometric properties of both Polish versions of the Job-related Affective Well-being Scale. Thus, when both psychometric properties and relevance for cross-cultural comparisons are considered, the 12-item JAWS is recommended as a version of choice. (Source: International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health)
Source: International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health - December 10, 2014 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Effects of work burden, job strain and support on depressive symptoms and burnout among Japanese physicians
Conclusions High job strain was related to depressive symptoms and burnout, and support from co-workers had a buffering effect on depressive symptoms and burnout. An inadequate number of days off was related to burnout. Assessment of job strain may be a good tool to measure physicians’ mental health, and a sufficient number of days off may be needed to prevent burnout. (Source: International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health)
Source: International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health - December 10, 2014 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Influence of the long term use of a computer on median, ulnar and radial sensory nerves in the wrist region
Conclusions This study shows that computer users have a tendency toward developing median and ulnar sensory nerve damage in the wrist region. Mechanism of delayed SNCV in the median and ulnar nerves may be due to sustained extension and ulnar deviation of the wrist during computer mouse use and typing. Reduced SNCV changes were more apparent on the dominant side of the median nerve. This may indicate the increased neural deficits related to an increased use of the dominant side. Further investigation is needed to determine how to reduce potential risk factors at this stage in order to prevent developmen...
Source: International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health - December 10, 2014 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Workplace bullying and post-traumatic stress symptoms among family physicians in Lithuania: An occupation and region specific approach
Conclusions Workplace bullying is particularly prevalent among Lithuanian family physicians, as are the symptoms of post-traumatic distress. Strong associations between post-traumatic stress and exposure to severe bullying indicate that bullying is a significant source of mental health. (Source: International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health)
Source: International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health - December 10, 2014 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research