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Effectiveness of workers ’ general health examination in Korea by health examination period and compliance: retrospective cohort study using nationwide data
ConclusionA 1-year period of Workers ’ General Health Examinations in non-office workers had a more significant prevention effect on ischemic heart disease than a 2-year period in office workers among working age (40s–50s) men. It is, however, necessary to consider that prevention of cardio-cerebrovascular disease can be partially explained by their occupational characteristics rather than by health examination period. (Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - February 16, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

The First Evaluation of Workers ’ General Health Examination in Korea
(Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - February 8, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Erratum to: Trends in research on indoor radon exposure and lung cancer in South Korea
(Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - December 27, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Erratum to: An updated review of case –control studies of lung cancer and indoor radon-Is indoor radon the risk factor for lung cancer?
(Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - December 27, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Effects of shift work on abdominal obesity among 20 –39-year-old female nurses: a 5-year retrospective longitudinal study
ConclusionIn the study population, shift work was associated with a significant change in mean WC among 30 –39-year-old nurses, and the shift work-associated risk of abdominal obesity was significant among 20–29-year-old nurses. These results indicate that shift work may influence abdominal obesity differently in 20–29-year-old and 30–39-year-old female nurses. (Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - December 4, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Environmental health centers for asbestos and their health impact surveys and activities
AbstractIn 2009, Korea banned the import, transport, and use of asbestos, and the Asbestos Injury Relief Act (AIRA) was promulgated in 2011. Two environmental health centers for asbestos (EHCA), including Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital (PNUYH) and SoonChunHyang University Cheonan Hospital (SCHUCH), were adapted to find environmental asbestos-related diseases (ARDs) and to support the purposes of AIRA. EHCA conducted a health impact survey (HIS) on persons who resided or reside near asbestos factories or mines. A total of 13,433 persons have taken screening examinations in PNUYH EHCA, and 623 persons (4.6%) have...
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - November 30, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Urinary arsenic species concentration in residents living near abandoned metal mines in South Korea
ConclusionWe propose that the observed elevation in urinary arsenic concentration in residents living near abandoned metal mines may be due to environmental contamination from the abandoned metal mine.Trial registrationNot Applicable (We do not have health care intervention on human participants). (Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - November 21, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Differences in the clinical manifestations and short-term prognosis of acute cerebral infarction after exposure to Agent Orange
ConclusionThis study targeted patients who are Vietnam veteran. There is some difference in vascular risk factors and clinical manifestations suggest AO exposure has contributed to a certain extent to the stroke. (Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - November 17, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

The effect of long working hours on 10-year risk of coronary heart disease and stroke in the Korean population: the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES), 2007 to 2013
ConclusionLong working hours are significantly associated with the risks of CHD and stroke, estimated by Jee ’s health risk-appraisal model. This study suggests the need for proper management of working hours to reduce CHD risk and stroke risk in the Korean population. (Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - November 14, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

The impact of fire suppression tasks on firefighter hydration: a critical review with consideration of the utility of reported hydration measures
ConclusionsThe evidence confirms that structural and wildfire firefighting can cause dehydration. Ad libitum drinking may be sufficient to maintain hydration in many wildfire environments but possibly not during intense, longer duration, hot structural fire operations. Future high quality research better quantifying the effects of these influences on the degree of dehydration is required to inform policies and procedures that ensure firefighter health and safety. (Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - November 14, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Two cases of methyl alcohol intoxication by sub-chronic inhalation and dermal exposure during aluminum CNC cutting in a small-sized subcontracted factory
ConclusionsWorkers who hired as dispatched employees in a small-sized subcontracted factory were exposed to high concentrations of methyl alcohol. The workplace had poor ventilation system. In addition, workers did not wear proper personal protect equipment. Working environment measurement and annual chekups for workers were not performed. They were in a blind spot to occupational safety and health. More attention is needed to protect vulnerable workers ’ health. (Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - November 14, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Morbidity patterns among the welders of eastern Nepal: a cross-sectional study
ConclusionsThere is a need for occupational health services for welders in Nepal. While further research may be required to make policy recommendations, the current study provides a baseline morbidity burden among these welders to look for interventions to promote health and safety at work for this neglected group of workers in Nepal. (Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - November 14, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Relating factors to wearing personal radiation protectors among healthcare professionals
ConclusionsTo improve working environments for healthcare professionals exposed to radiation, it is necessary to consider related factors, such as job title, duration of employment, and hospital type, when utilizing a planning and management system to prevent radiation-related health problems. (Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - October 19, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Descriptive study of claims for occupational mental disorders or suicide
ConclusionClaims due to mental disorders or suicide increased during the 5-year study period, and the approval rate was approximately 33  %, and the main stressor of the claimed cases was an acute stressful event such as physiologic trauma, employment-related issues, fear of legal or financial responsibility, abrupt change in organizational responsibility, or workplace violence. (Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - October 19, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Relationship of workplace violence and perpetrators on sleep disturbance-data from the 4th Korean working conditions survey
ConclusionWorkplace violence had an effect on occurrence of sleep disturbance and when the perpetrators of violence was a boss or colleague at work, the risk for symptoms such as sleep disturbance increased, which indicated the need for appropriate intervention from a workplace healthcare perspective, including preventive education of workplace violence among employees. (Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - October 18, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research