Tag: Occupational Health
One in Four Female Internal Medicine Residents Experience Sexual Harassment
Yet, fewer than four in 10 report the experience
Risk for Pregnancy Loss Increased With Employment During Pregnancy
Highest risk for no live births was seen for those in the health and social work industry
Coworker Observation System Promotes Nursing Professional Accountability
Coworker Observation System uses peer-to-peer messaging to address disrespectful behavior
2001 to 2021 Saw Decline in Physician Work Hours
However, trend offset by increase in advanced practice professionals weekly work hours
~10 Percent of Deaths Among Ever-Employed Linked to COPD in 2020
Industries with highest proportionate mortality ratios were mining, accommodation and food services, construction
Exposure to Occupational Inhalable Agents Could Increase RA Risk
Markedly elevated risk seen for ACPA-positive RA with exposure to any occupational inhalable agents, smoking, high genetic risk score
Occupational Exposures Linked to Decline in Lung Capacity
Authors say exposure control and regular respiratory health surveillance needed for workers
Physicians With Disabilities Experience More Mistreatment
Physicians with disabilities reported physical and sexual mistreatment from both coworkers and patients
Occupational Exposures Tied to ALS Risk
Greatest risks seen with self-reported occupational metals exposure
Paid Sick Leave Tied to Lower U.S. Workforce Mortality
State laws preempting local authority to mandate paid sick leave may contribute to increased mortality in working-age adults
