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Job strain is associated with an increased risk of death among men with cardiometabolic disease

Job Strain May Raise Death Risk in Men With Cardiometabolic Dz

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Increased mortality greater than excess linked to HTN, obesity, physical inactivity, high alcohol intake
High levels of occupational physical activity in men are associated with an increased risk of early mortality

High Occupational Exercise Level Tied to Early Mortality in Men

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High-level occupational physical activity linked to 18 percent increased risk of early death in men only
There is international consensus as to the importance of work experience and vocational training for helping individuals with autism spectrum disorder obtain employment

Much International Consensus Regarding Employment in Autism

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International consensus that work experience, vocational training are important to help obtain job
Hypertension

Workplace Noise Exposure Affects Cardiovascular Risk Factors

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High BP, elevated cholesterol, hearing problems more common among workers exposed to loud noise
Four recommendations for action have been developed for improving mental health in the workplace; the guidance forms the basis for an article published online in the April issue of the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

Guidance Offered for Improving Mental Health in Workplace

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Four recommendations include developing a 'how to' guide, scorecard, recognition program, training
Obstetrician-gynecologists and other obstetric providers can help to protect women working through their pregnancy

Obstetrician-Gynecologists Can Help Protect Working Mothers

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Ob-gyns can write appropriate notes to employers to help patients obtain accommodations for work
Increasing demands are leading to burnout among pharmacists

Increasing Demands Leading to Pharmacist Burnout

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Strategies to address burnout include taking vacation time, reflecting on work, relying on others for help
There is a positive association between long-term night shift work and the risk of several common cancers for women

Long-Term Night Shift Work Linked to Cancer Risk in Women

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Dose-response pattern seen, with increased risk of breast cancer for every five years of night shift work
Sexual harassment is a continuing occupational health problem

Workplace Sexual Harassment Ongoing in Women, Up for Men

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Women report more adverse effects after SH than men, but SH can trigger depression, anxiety in men
Physicians who are experiencing burnout are more than twice as likely to leave their organization within two years

High Costs Associated With Physician Burnout, Attrition

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Economic loss at Stanford over two years expected to range from $15.5 million to $55.5 million