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Showing 1 to 13 of 13 for “"Occupational risk factors"”.
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Characterizing Occupational Risk Factors and Kidney Function in Migrant Farm Workers
… young agricultural workers with no traditional risk factor such as diabetes, hypertension, high lipoprotein levels, and tobacco usage. Although the risk factors are not yet fully understood, some have been proposed to explain the pattern of this disease, including exposure to pesticides, …
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The study of occupational risk factors and interventions for baker's allergy and asthma among supermarket bakery workers
… asthma is the most serious manifestation of occupational allergy among bakery workers. It is caused by IgE-mediated sensitisation and subsequent allergic reaction in the airways to specific occupational airborne allergens in flour or baking ingredients. Major aims of this study were to: …
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An investigation into the occupational risk factors, and prevalence of communicable diseases amongst health care risk waste handlers at a treatment plant in the eThekwini District, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Dissertation submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Health Sciences: Environmental Health at the Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2023.
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Genetic risk factors for carpal tunnel syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common occupational injury that is caused by an increase in pressure within the carpal tunnel structure which, in turn, causes compression of the median nerve. Although several factors are believed to be associated with increased risk of CTS, the direct causes of …
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Long driving hours and health of truck drivers
… that continuous exposure of truck drivers to risk factors has led to such illnesses as musculoskeletal disorders, obesity, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, stroke, sleep disorders and psychological distress. Prolonged sitting, whole-body vibration, physical and psychological fatigues were …
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Understanding burnout and mental well-being in healthcare staff
… project is a systematic review focusing on the risk and protective factors associated with burnout, for staff working within palliative care. A combination of occupation and individual determinates were identified. Occupational risk factors included work environment, working pattern (e.g. …
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An evaluation of the level of awareness about occupational health and safety practices among workers at University of Venda
Occupational hazards cause or contribute to the premature death of millions of people worldwide and results in the ill health or disablement of hundreds of millions more each year. World Health Organisation reports, indicated that occupational risk factors account globally for a number of morbidity …
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An evaluation of the level of awareness about occupational health and safety practices among workers at University of Venda
Occupational hazards cause or contribute to the premature death of millions of people worldwide and results in the ill health or disablement of hundreds of millions more each year. World Health Organisation reports, indicated that occupational risk factors account globally for a number of morbidity …
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Investigating the occupational etiology of prostate cancer in Canadian men
… is poorly understood. Aside from non-modifiable factors, there is limited understanding of modifiable risk factors for prostate cancer, including occupation. In epidemiological studies, job titles are generally classified into occupational or more broadly industry groupings. Previous studies have …
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Adjusting retrospective noise exposure assessment for use of hearing protection devices
… each of 13,147 lumber mill workers. Correction factors specific to each type and class of HPD were determined based on research and standards. HPD-relevant correction factors were created using 1) deterministic methods and self-reported HPD use after filling gaps in the exposure history, or 2) a …
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Cumulative trauma disorder in relation to the dental hygiene profession
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Armband EMG-based Lifting Detection and Load Classification Algorithms using Static and Dynamic Lifting Trials
… of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in occupational settings necessitates the development of economic, accurate, and convenient methods for quantifying biomechanical risk exposures. In terms of lifting, the occupational work environment does not provide resources for recording the start …
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Relación entre estrés laboral y presencia de enfermedad cardiovascular en la población médica y paramédica : revisión de literatura, 2006 a 2016
Introducción: El estudio de la prevalencia del estrés laboral y su relación con la presentación de enfermedades cardiovasculares en los trabajadores de la salud, constituyen una categoría ocupacional de importante estudio y seguimiento por su alto riesgo, debido a la naturaleza de su trabajo, el …