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Review of domestic and international methods of measuring radon in residential buildings
This study investigated and compared domestic and international methods of radon measurement. In the United States, radon is measured through primary and secondary testing, and a similar method is used in Canada. In the United Kingdom, only long-term radon measurements are taken with seasonal adjustments. In the Republic of Korea, both long-term and short-term measurements are taken with only primary testing. Through this study, standards for domestic radon measurement methods and improvement plans could be suggested. (Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - March 21, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Gene mutation discovery research of non-smoking lung cancer patients due to indoor radon exposure
Abstract Although the incidence and mortality for most cancers such as lung and colon are decreasing in several countries, they are increasing in several developed countries because of an unhealthy western lifestyles including smoking, physical inactivity and consumption of calorie-dense food. The incidences for lung and colon cancers in a few of these countries have already exceeded those in the United States and other western countries. Among them, lung cancer is the main cause of cancer death in worldwide. The cumulative survival rate at five years differs between 13 and 21 % in several countries. A...
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - March 16, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Residential radon and environmental burden of disease among Non-smokers
Conclusion In summary, estimated global EBD attributable to residential radon was 1,979,000 DALYs for both sexes in 2013. In Netherlands, EBD for radon was 1,000–14,000 DALYs. Smoking population lost three times more years than never-smokers in Canada. There was no study estimating EBD of residential radon among never smokers in Korea and Asian country. In addition, there were a few studies reflecting the age of building, though residential radon exposure level depends on the age of building. Further EBD study reflecting Korean disability weight and the age of building is required to estimate EBD pr...
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - March 15, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Radon exposure and lung cancer: risk in nonsmokers among cohort studies
Abstract Eleven cohorts of miners occupationally exposed to relatively high concentrations of radon showed a statistically significantly high risk of lung cancer, while three cohorts from the general population showed a relatively low concentration, but the results were not statistically significant. However, the risk of lung cancer tended to increase with increased radon exposure. The risk is likely to have been underestimated due to low statistical power. Therefore, additional well-designed studies on the risk of lung cancer in nonsmokers in the general population with relatively low concentrations of...
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - March 9, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

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 - March 8, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

An updated review of case–control studies of lung cancer and indoor radon-Is indoor radon the risk factor for lung cancer?
Abstract Lung cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related death in the world. Smoking is definitely the most important risk factor for lung cancer. Radon (222Rn) is a natural gas produced from radium (226Ra) in the decay series of uranium (238U). Radon exposure is the second most common cause of lung cancer and the first risk factor for lung cancer in never-smokers. Case–control studies have provided epidemiological evidence of the causative relationship between indoor radon exposure and lung cancer. Twenty-four case–control study papers were found by our search strategy from the...
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - March 3, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Attributable risk of lung cancer deaths due to indoor radon exposure
Abstract Exposure to radon gas is the second most common cause of lung cancer after smoking. A large number of studies have reported that exposure to indoor radon, even at low concentrations, is associated with lung cancer in the general population. This paper reviewed studies from several countries to assess the attributable risk (AR) of lung cancer death due to indoor radon exposure and the effect of radon mitigation thereon. Worldwide, 3–20 % of all lung cancer deaths are likely caused by indoor radon exposure. These values tend to be higher in countries reporting high radon concentrations, which ...
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - February 26, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

A review on mathematical models for estimating indoor radon concentrations
Abstract Radiation from natural sources is one of causes of the environmental diseases. Radon is the leading environmental cause of lung cancer next to smoking. To investigate the relationship between indoor radon concentrations and lung cancer, researchers must be able to estimate an individual’s cumulative level of indoor radon exposure and to do so, one must first be able to assess indoor radon concentrations. In this article, we outline factors affecting indoor radon concentrations and review related mathematical models based on the mass balance equation and the differential equations. Furthermore...
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - February 25, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

The relationship between night work and involuntary weight change: data from the fifth Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES 2010–2012)
Conclusions In this cross-sectional study with national representative sample, night work may lower the risk of weight loss in male workers and induce weight change (weight loss or weight gain) in female workers with long working hours. Therefore, future studies with cohort study design for night workers are needed to reveal the mechanisms and health effects of weight change associated with night work and establish proper management solutions with health and labor policies for Korean night workers. (Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - January 29, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Prevalence and risk factors of low back pain among operation room staff at a Tertiary Care Center, Makkah, Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study
Conclusions LBP is a common health issue among KAMC OR staff. OR risky activities were found to contribute to this problem. We suggest designing educational interventional programs to teach OR staff the best way to prevent this problem. (Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - January 29, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Erratum to: The relationship between quality of sleep and night shift rotation interval
(Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - January 25, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Evaluation of mercury exposure level, clinical diagnosis and treatment for mercury intoxication
Abstract Mercury occurs in various chemical forms, and it is different to health effects according to chemical forms. In consideration of the point, the evaluation of the mercury exposure to human distinguished from occupational and environmental exposure. With strict to manage occupational exposure in factory, it is declined mercury intoxication cases by metallic and inorganic mercury inhalation to occupational exposure. It is increasing to importance in environmental exposure and public health. The focus on the health impact of exposure to mercury is more on chr...
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - January 22, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Case series of keratitis in poultry abattoir workers induced by exposure to the ultraviolet disinfection lamp
Conclusions This case shows that inappropriate use of the UV disinfection lamp can cause mass photokeratitis. In order to prevent this, the UV disinfection lamp must be checked regularly, workers must be educated on the health effects of UV radiation, and appropriate eye protection must be worn. (Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - January 15, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Association between urinary 3-phenoxybenzoic acid and body mass index in Korean adults: 1 st Korean National Environmental Health Survey
Conclusion Our analysis suggested that low-level of pyrethroid exposure has positive association with BMI, however, there is an inverse relationship above the urinary 3-PBA level at 4 ug/g creatinine. (Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - January 13, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Review of carcinogenicity of asbestos and proposal of approval standards of an occupational cancer caused by asbestos in Korea
In this study, we proposed the approval standards of an occupational cancer due to asbestos through intensive review on the Helsinki Criteria, post-Helsinki studies, job exposure matrix (JEM) based on the analysis of domestic reports and recognized occupational lung cancer cases in Korea. The main contents of proposed approval standards are as follows; ① In recognizing an asbestos-induced lung cancer, diagnosis of asbestosis should be based on CT. In addition, initial findings of asbestosis on CT should be considered. ② High Exposure industries and occupations to asbestos should be also taken into account in Korea ③ ...
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - December 30, 2015 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research