Journal of occupational and environmental medicine
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This study quantified differences in indirect costs due to decreased work productivity between current and former smokers. Former smokers were further categorized by number of years since quitting to assess corresponding differences. ⋯ Current smokers showed significantly higher total annual indirect costs compared with former smokers, independently of the number of years since quitting smoking.
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Firefighters have elevated cancer incidence and mortality rates. MicroRNAs play prominent roles in carcinogenesis, but have not been previously evaluated in firefighters. ⋯ Incumbent firefighters showed differential microRNA expression compared with new recruits, providing potential mechanisms for increased cancer risk in firefighters.
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J. Occup. Environ. Med. · Apr 2018
Work Engagement, Productivity, and Self-Reported Work-Related Sedentary Behavior Among Japanese Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study.
The aim of this study was to examine the relationships between work engagement, productivity, and self-reported work-related sedentary behavior in Japanese adults. ⋯ Reducing work-related sedentary behavior may improve workers' engagement and productivity.
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J. Occup. Environ. Med. · Apr 2018
Mental Health in the Workplace: A Call to Action Proceedings From the Mental Health in the Workplace-Public Health Summit.
The aim of the study was to declare a call to action to improve mental health in the workplace. ⋯ The recommendations for action include developing a mental health in the workplace (1) "how to" guide, (2) scorecard, (3) recognition program, and (4) executive training.