Tag: Occupational Health
Long Work Hours Linked to Increased Risk of Stroke
Association with coronary heart disease is smaller; dose-response association seen for stroke
Physical Activity Reduces Risk of Mental Health Sick Leave
Those with high job strain, little social support, unhealthy lifestyles at greater risk for sick leave
Increased Work Disability in Diabetes Due to Comorbidity
Increased risk of work disability mainly attributed to mental, musculoskeletal, circulatory disorders
Standing Work May Have Long-Term Health Consequences
Significant fatigue effect seen in muscle twitch force after five hours of standing work
Formaldehyde Exposure Linked to Increased Risk of ALS in Men
Previous animal research has shown link between chemical and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Caution: Handle TCA With Care to Avoid Chemical Burns
Case report of gynecologist accidentally exposed to trichloroacetic acid illustrates teaching points
Work Restriction Notes Should Be Carefully Written
Case vignette illustrates consequences of poorly written note for pregnant patient
Increased Morbidity, Mortality in Food System Industries
Higher morbidity and occupation mortality rates for food system versus nonfood system industries
Anxiety Reported by More Than 4 Million Working Americans
Data from SAMHSA's annual National Survey on Drug Use and Health 2008 to 2012
Shift Work Tied to Poor Health Indicators, Metabolic Syndrome
Excess weight, sleep issues more common among those with changing schedules
