Tag: Occupational Health
Exposure to Low-Dose Ionizing Radiation Linked to Solid Cancer Mortality
Estimated rate of mortality due to solid cancer increased by 52 percent per Gy with cumulative dose, lagged by 10 years
Shift Work Linked to Increased Risk for Depression, Anxiety
Smoking, sedentary time, BMI, sleep duration identified as main potentially modifiable mediators of associations
Patient Aggression Toward Medical Receptionists Is Common
Evidence-based measures to improve receptionist working conditions needed, authors say
One in Five Adults Say Their Workplace Is Toxic, Harming Mental Health
However, most workers acknowledge employer support for mental health and well-being
Are Specific Occupational Exposures Linked to Ovarian Cancer?
Increased odds ratios observed for employment as accountants; hairdressers, beauticians, and related workers; sewers and embroiderers
Variation Noted in Physician Turnover Rates From 2010 to 2020
No indication of increase in turnover seen during first three quarters of 2020, coincident with COVID-19
Two-Thirds of Physicians, Scientists Report Online Harassment
Reasons for harassment vary, but include harrassment in response to making comments about the COVID-19 pandemic
Prevalence of Persons With Disabilities Varies Across Occupations
Highest prevalences seen among workers in food prep and serving-related, personal care and service occupational groups
Light Exposure Before Nightshift Cuts Fatigue, Errors
Findings seen in study of nurses, who also report sleeping better after their shift
Workplace Discrimination Linked to Hypertension Among U.S. Workers
Adjusted hazard ratio was 1.54 for hypertension for those with high versus low exposure to workplace discrimination
