Tag: Occupational Health
Mixed Effects Observed for Workplace Wellness Program
Improvement seen in some self-reported health behaviors but not clinical health markers, health care utilization
CDC: Prevalence of COPD High Among Some Nonsmokers
High prevalence observed in certain industries and occupations, including information industry
Meta-Analysis Links Shift Work to Risk for Ischemic Heart Disease
Positive dose-response relationship ID'd between risk for IHD, increasing duration of shift work
Risk for Miscarriage Increased With Night Work During Pregnancy
Two or more night shifts during previous week tied to miscarriage risk after pregnancy week 8
Atypical Temporal Work Patterns Linked to Depressive Symptoms
Women working extra-long hours, men and women working weekends have more depressive symptoms
Exposure to Metals, Pesticides Tied to CVD in Hispanics/Latinos
Prevalence ratio for any cardiovascular disease was 2.18 for those working with pesticides
Rotating Night Shift Work, Lifestyle Factors Linked to T2DM
Significant additive interaction identified for night shift work, unhealthy lifestyle for female nurses
Opioid Use Often Persists in Workers’ Compensation Claimants
Persistent use linked to older age; crush, strain, and sprain injuries; concomitant chronic pain
![A multicomponent intervention (Stand More At [SMArT] Work) can reduce sitting time over the short](https://www.ehealth-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/standup_desk719.jpg "Multicomponent Intervention Can Reduce Sitting Time at Work")
Multicomponent Intervention Can Reduce Sitting Time at Work
Reduction in sitting time over short, medium, long terms; positive change in work-related health
Highest Opioid-Related Mortality Seen in Construction Jobs
Proportional mortality ratios for heroin-, prescription opioid-related deaths elevated in construction field
