Occupational medicine
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Unit cohesion is recognized as a potentially modifiable factor in the aetiology of mental illness among military personnel. ⋯ Unit cohesion had a linear association with less probable PTSD and common mental disorder. Of the individual items, perception of leadership was associated with less probable PTSD and common mental disorder. Comradeship was associated with greater alcohol misuse among regular personnel, while feeling able to talk about personal problems was associated with less alcohol misuse for reserve personnel.
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Occupational medicine · Jan 2012
Does muscle strength predict future musculoskeletal disorders and sickness absence?
High muscle strength is considered relevant for preventing musculoskeletal disorders and long-term sickness absence. However, prospective studies on the association between muscle strength and future musculoskeletal disorders and long-term sickness absence are few and show contrasting results. ⋯ Low muscle strength does not seem to be a good predictor for musculoskeletal disorders and long-term sickness absence in the general working population.
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Occupational medicine · Jan 2012
Biography Historical ArticleGustave Caillebotte the house painters 1877.