Tag: Occupational Health
Working >45 Hours Tied to Higher Diabetes Risk in Women
Increased risk seen for women but not men; slightly attenuated after adjustment for mediating factors
Higher Rates of Cancers Observed Among Flight Attendants
Especially breast cancer, melanoma, and non-melanoma skin cancer among female flight attendants
Work Stress May Increase Risk of Developing Atrial Fibrillation
Job strain linked to increased risk of incident atrial fibrillation
CDC: Prevalence of No Insurance Varies by Occupational Groups
Significant drop in prevalence of uninsured from 2013 to 2014; variation by occupation in both years
Job Strain May Raise Death Risk in Men With Cardiometabolic Dz
Increased mortality greater than excess linked to HTN, obesity, physical inactivity, high alcohol intake
High Occupational Exercise Level Tied to Early Mortality in Men
High-level occupational physical activity linked to 18 percent increased risk of early death in men only
Much International Consensus Regarding Employment in Autism
International consensus that work experience, vocational training are important to help obtain job
Workplace Noise Exposure Affects Cardiovascular Risk Factors
High BP, elevated cholesterol, hearing problems more common among workers exposed to loud noise
Guidance Offered for Improving Mental Health in Workplace
Four recommendations include developing a 'how to' guide, scorecard, recognition program, training
Obstetrician-Gynecologists Can Help Protect Working Mothers
Ob-gyns can write appropriate notes to employers to help patients obtain accommodations for work
