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Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology
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ISSN 1745-6673 · BMC · 575 articles in the index
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When did we start calling it silicosis? A historical perspective on the naming of an occupational disease
Abstract Background Silicosis is one of the most severe occupational diseases in industrial history, yet the term itself has a surprisingly recent origin. Objective To trace the historical emergence of the term “silicosis” and examine the scientific and cultural context in which it was coined…
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Musculoskeletal complaints and psychosocial stress factors in emergency medical services: a differentiated gender comparison
Abstract Background Working in emergency medical services involves a high level of physical and psychological stress. The proportion of female professionals in the German emergency medical services has been steadily increasing in recent years. This gender-comparative study therefore aims to…
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Scoping review on the effect of labour inspections on occupational health and safety: a meta-analytic update
Abstract Purpose The purpose of this scoping review was to summarise recent literature on labour inspections carried out by government authorities and accident insurance organisations, and their impact on workers’ health and safety. Methods A scoping review was conducted to investigate the effect…
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Web application development using multiple regression analysis to predict silicosis risk among stone carvers in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
Abstract Purpose To develop a web-based application that uses multiple regression analysis to predict the risk of silicosis among stone carvers in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. Methods Data from 243 stone carvers were used to construct a multiple regression model incorporating key associated…
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Occupational differences in sickness presenteeism in the baseline survey of the German National Cohort (NAKO)
Abstract Background This study examines the relationship between occupation and sickness presenteeism (SP) among German employees. In addition, it investigates occupation-specific differences in SP according to supervisory or managerial responsibilities. Methods A total of 86,855 employees (average…
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Sedentary behavior and activity patterns in Swedish log truck drivers - a descriptive cross-sectional study
Abstract Background Professional drivers spend a significant amount of their worktime sedentary and generally have a high prevalence overweight or obesity, musculoskeletal pain and poor health. Sedentary time has been linked to several health outcomes, and there are international guidelines for…
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Associations of weekly working hours with biological aging and all-cause and cardiovascular mortality: the role of lifestyle
Abstract Background This explorative study investigated the associations between working hours, biological aging, and all-cause and cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality, and assessed the potential mediating role of lifestyle factors. Methods We utilized data from the Older Finnish Twin Cohort…
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Artificial stone and silicosis: the Korean experience
Abstract Background Engineered stone (ES), also termed artificial stone, is a quartz-rich composite slab (typically 85–95% crystalline silica) used for kitchen and bathroom surfaces, and has driven a global resurgence of accelerated silicosis. Korea presents a distinctive context in which…
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Welding and brazing fumes and lung cancer risk: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Background Previous systematic reviews have adopted binary exposure classifications without characterizing the heterogeneity of welding fume exposures. We aimed to estimate lung cancer risk from welding fumes with systematic exposure characterization by process type, base material, and…
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Why do occupational hygienists and physicians fail to communicate and collaborate when faced with chemicals in the workplace? A qualitative study from the Netherlands
Abstract Background Workers who handle hazardous substances are at risk of health impairments, occupational diseases and even premature death. Occupational diseases are preventable, but early detection, diagnosis and intervention remain inadequate. Therefore, we aim to gain insight into the…
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Single versus double lung transplantation in patients with pneumoconiosis: a retrospective cohort study
Abstract Background Lung transplantation (LT) is emerging as a critical final treatment for end-stage lung diseases including pneumoconiosis. Outcomes of single lung transplantation (SLT) and double lung transplantation (DLT) in pneumoconiosis remain understudied. This study evaluates clinical…
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Heart rate variability as a strain parameter in maritime settings: a scoping review of methodological approaches to data collection and analysis in field studies on the high seas
Abstract Background Seafarers are exposed to unique occupational stressors that place sustained demands on the autonomic nervous system. Heart rate variability (HRV) represents a promising non-invasive tool for assessing mental and physical strain in maritime settings. However, its methodological…
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Seven-year surveillance of latent tuberculosis infection using interferon-gamma release assay among health workers at a large tertiary hospital in Thailand
Abstract Background Despite ongoing TB control efforts, health workers (HWs) in Thailand remain at risk for latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI), yet the burden of LTBI in Thai HWs is insufficiently characterized. This study aimed to determine LTBI proportions across preplacement, post-exposure…
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Association between blood manganese and cognitive function in a national representative survey
Abstract Background Manganese (Mn) is an essential heavy metal, required for the normal development of many organ systems and is crucial to brain growth and development. At high exposure concentrations, Mn is a neurotoxicant. Mn exposure has been associated with motor, behavioral and cognitive…
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Occupational health risks and provision gaps among live-in caregivers: findings from a qualitative interview study of Polish live-ins in Germany
Abstract Background Migrant live-in caregivers play an important role in home-based long-term care, yet their working and living conditions remain largely underregulated. Despite increasing evidence of precarious employment and health risks among live-in caregivers internationally, little is known…
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Voice characteristics of iron and steel workers: an acoustic and self-reported cross-sectional study
Abstract Background Occupational environments with dust, noise, and high vocal demands can adversely impact voice production. Iron and steel workers encounter several environmental risk factors that may impair vocal function, nevertheless, objective acoustic and self-reported voice outcomes in this…
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Vapors, gases, dusts and fumes at work and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease/bronchitis: a systematic review and meta-analyses
Abstract Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death after cardiovascular disease and stroke. A 2019 American Thoracic Society (ATS) statement estimated that 13–15% of all COPD is attributable to occupational exposures. Research question This study…