Πλοήγηση ανά Θέμα "occupational exposure"
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Hypospadias in offspring is associated with chronic exposure of parents to organophosphate and organochlorine pesticides
(2014)We have currently evaluated the possible association between hypospadias and exposure to organophosphorus (OP) and organochlorine (OC) pesticides. For this purpose, we measured the dialkyl phosphate metabolites of ... -
The impacts of sun exposure on worker physiology and cognition: Multi-country evidence and interventions
(2021)Background: A set of four case-control (n = 109), randomized-controlled (n = 7), cross-sectional (n = 78), and intervention (n = 47) studies was conducted across three countries to investigate the effects of sun exposure ... -
Increased frequency of rheumatoid arthritis and allergic rhinitis among pesticide sprayers and associations with pesticide use
(2017)Objective: The aim of this study was to identify diseases linked with the pesticide sprayer occupation and explore possible associations with exposure history data. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among ... -
Interaction between indoor occupational heat stress and environmental temperature elevations during heat waves
(2019)Occupational heat strain is a public health threat, and for outdoor industries there is a direct influence from elevated environmental temperatures during heat waves. However, the impact in indoor settings is more complex ... -
Measuring the effects of pesticides on occupationally exposed humans with the comet assay
(2006)In this study we examine the effects of a mixture of pesticides on occupationally exposed agricultural workers. The study was performed on 149 people, 84 agricultural workers and 65 healthy men from the same area, who ... -
Municipal waste collectors and hepatitis b and c virus infection: A cross-sectional study
(2014)There is some evidence that municipal waste collectors are at risk of Hepatitis B virus infection (HBV). Published information on risk of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) infection among waste collectors is scant. We aimed to ... -
Noxious gases in greenhouses
(2001)The concentration of NO2 and SO2 was measured in a commercial greenhouse from 23/9/1999-25/01/2000. The measurements showed that the level of the two gases is very high in the greenhouse atmosphere. Lung function tests in ... -
Occupational electromagnetic spectrum hazards and the significance of artificial optical radiation: country report for Greece
(2022)Background: The electromagnetic spectrum spans over an enormous range from 0 up to more than 1020 Hz in the deep ionizing region, significant exposures exist in specific occupational environments. Between the ionizing and ... -
Occupational exposure and radiobiological risk from thyroid radioiodine therapy in Saudi Arabia
(2021)Worldwide, thyroid cancer accounts for some 10% of total cancer incidence, most markedly for females. Thyroid cancer radiotherapy, typically using 131I (T1/2 8.02 days; β− max energy 606 keV, branching ratio 89.9%), is ... -
Occupational exposure to electromagnetic fields. The situation in Greece
(2018)Purpose: The management of the occupational exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF), an Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) issue of great scientific, social and economic significance, was under intense negotiations at ... -
Occupational heat strain in outdoor workers: A comprehensive review and meta-analysis
(2022)The present comprehensive review (i) summarizes the current knowledge on the impacts of occupational heat stress on outdoor workers, (ii) provides a historical background on this issue, (iii) presents a meta-analysis of ... -
Occupational heat stress management: Does one size fit all?
(2019)Heat stress is a deadly occupational hazard that is projected to increase in severity with global warming. While upper limits for heat stress designed to protect all workers have been recommended by occupational safety ... -
Occupational heat stress: Multi-country observations and interventions
(2021)Background: Occupational heat exposure can provoke health problems that increase the risk of certain diseases and affect workers’ ability to maintain healthy and productive lives. This study investigates the effects of ... -
An occupational heat–health warning system for Europe: The HEAT-SHIELD platform
(2019)Existing heat–health warning systems focus on warning vulnerable groups in order to reduce mortality. However, human health and performance are affected at much lower environmental heat strain levels than those directly ... -
Pesticide exposure and cognitive function: Results from the Hellenic Longitudinal Investigation of Aging and Diet (HELIAD)
(2019)Background: Results from studies to date, regarding the role of chronic pesticide exposure on cognitive function remain contradictory. Objective: To investigate the relationship between self-reported pesticide exposure and ... -
The physical demands of electrical utilities work in North America
(2016)We assessed the physical demands associated with electrical utilities work in North America and how they influence the level of thermal and cardiovascular strain experienced. Three common job categories were monitored as ... -
Prevalence of lung function impairment among greek cement production workers: A cross-sectional study
(2018)Greece is a significant cement producing country. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence and risk factors of lung function impairment among Greek cement workers. One hundred thirty- seven cement production ... -
Prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in professional symphony orchestra musicians in Greece
(2013)This study was designed to investigate the frequency of musculoskeletal disorders among musicians in a professional-level symphony orchestra in Greece. The sample consisted of 147 musicians (97 men, 50 women) of the Athens ...