Tag: Occupational Health
3.4 Percent of U.S. Workers Are Current E-Cigarette Users
Prevalence of e-cigarette use highest for workers in accommodation, food services industry; food preparation and serving-related occupations
Stronger Rules Needed to Reduce Workplace Transmission of COVID-19
In a letter to the Biden administration, experts call for improved environmental measures, including better ventilation
Long-Term Exposure to UVB Radiation May Cut Breast Cancer Risk
Longer duration of exposure, highest cumulative exposure inversely linked to risk after age 50 years
Long-Term Care Workers Often Hold Multiple Jobs
Movements from first to second jobs, often in health care or other essential work, may spread COVID-19
Working From Home May Negatively Impact Physical, Mental Health
Majority of at-home workers report new physical and mental health issues
Essential Workers Have Increased Risk for Severe COVID-19
Highest risk for testing positive or death due to COVID-19 was seen for non-White essential workers
Menopausal Symptoms Tied to Lower Work Performance
Women reporting more symptoms also had more chronic diseases, less exercise
Permanent Night Shift Workers at Higher Risk for Asthma
Increase in risk for moderate-severe asthma observed in morning chronotypes working irregular shifts, including nights
Many at Risk for Severe COVID-19 Have Essential Jobs
Up to 74 million U.S. adults at risk for severe infection are essential workers or live with one
