Scandinavian journal of work, environment & health
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Scand J Work Environ Health · Jun 2004
Factors associated with early-stage pulmonary fibrosis as determined by high-resolution computed tomography among persons occupationally exposed to asbestos.
Asbestosis remains difficult to diagnose, particularly in its early stages. The aim of this study was to determine criteria for independently associated features of pulmonary fibrosis in high-resolution computed tomograms among persons occupationally exposed to asbestos. ⋯ Additional research is needed to better identify the persons most likely to benefit from HRCT screening for asbestosis.
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Scand J Work Environ Health · Feb 2004
Different risk factors for musculoskeletal complaints and musculoskeletal sickness absence.
The aim of this study was to investigate whether individual, work-related physical and psychosocial risk factors involved in the occurrence of musculoskeletal complaints also determine musculoskeletal sickness absence. ⋯ Work-related physical and psychosocial factors largely determine the occurrence of low-back pain and upper-extremity complaints, whereas individual factors predominantly determine whether persons with these musculoskeletal complaints take sick leave.
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Scand J Work Environ Health · Oct 2002
Inpatient hospital care for back disorders in relation to industry and occupation in Finland.
The variation in hospital admission rates was studied for back disorders by industry and occupational title among gainfully employed Finns. ⋯ Hospitalization rates for back disorders were high for several physically strenuous industries and occupations.
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Scand J Work Environ Health · Aug 2002
Occupational exposure to hairdressing chemicals and immunoglobulin E synthesis.
This study assessed the effect of exposure to hairdressing chemicals on total and allergen-specific serum immunoglobulin E (IgE) in hairdressers. ⋯ Serum levels of total IgE were significantly higher among highly exposed hairdressers than among office workers. The relationship could not be completely explained by such covariables as age, smoking, or sensitization to latex allergens.
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Scand J Work Environ Health · Jun 1997
Psychosocial job factors associated with back and neck pain in public transit operators.
This cross-sectional study examined associations between psychosocial job factors and the prevalence of nondisabling back and neck pain in professional drivers after physical work load was taken into account. ⋯ The results provide support for the role of psychosocial job characteristics in the etiology of back or neck pain in occupational settings.