Tag: Occupational Health
Permanent Night Shift Workers at Higher Risk for Asthma
Increase in risk for moderate-severe asthma observed in morning chronotypes working irregular shifts, including nights
Many at Risk for Severe COVID-19 Have Essential Jobs
Up to 74 million U.S. adults at risk for severe infection are essential workers or live with one
Emergency Sick Leave Helped to Flatten the U.S. COVID-19 Curve
Compared with before sick leave, newly gained sick leave led to 400 fewer confirmed cases per day
Employment Disruption-Linked Financial Hardship Found for Female CA Survivors
Considerable burden of financial hardship reported for female adolescent, young-adult cancer survivors
Specific Factors Tied to Unemployment With MS Diagnosis
Many of the factors related to maintenance of employment are alterable
Pandemic-Induced Impairments in Work Impact Mental Health
Impairments in work and social functioning strongly linked with elevated depression, anxiety symptoms
Workplace Sexual Harassment Tied to Suicide Risk
Association accounted for sociodemographic and work characteristics plus baseline health
Exposure to Burning Wood Linked to Abnormal Cardiac Parameters
Abnormal cardiac function, structure seen with exposure to pesticides, metals, burning wood
Physically Demanding Jobs May Raise Risk for Knee Osteoarthritis
Occupational lifting, kneeling, climbing, squatting, standing versus sedentary work linked to knee OA
Sick Days Up for Some Essential Workers During COVID-19
Significant increases seen in personal care and service, health care support, production occupations
