Occupational and environmental medicine
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Review Meta Analysis
Risk of prematurity, low birthweight and pre-eclampsia in relation to working hours and physical activities: a systematic review.
Occupational activities are suspected of having an adverse impact on outcomes of pregnancy. ⋯ The balance of evidence is not sufficiently compelling to justify mandatory restrictions on any of the activities considered in this review. However, given some uncertainties in the evidence base and the apparent absence of important beneficial effects, it may be prudent to advise against long working hours, prolonged standing and heavy physical work, particularly late in pregnancy. Our review identifies several priorities for future investigation.
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To identify risk factors for new episodes of sick leave due to neck or back pain. ⋯ The most consistent risk factors for new episodes of sick leave due to neck or back pain found during both the follow-ups were blue-collar work and several earlier episodes of neck or back pain assessed at baseline. Preventive efforts to decrease sick leave due to neck or back pain may include measures to increase the occurrence of positive challenges at work and to minimise repetitive work procedures. An evidence-based secondary prevention of neck and back pain including advice to stay active is also warranted.