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Relationship between job stress and functional dyspepsia in display manufacturing sector workers: a cross-sectional study
ConclusionsThis study showed that job demand and occupational climates were associated with functional dyspepsia in female display manufacturing sector workers. Therefore, both clinical and mental health approaches should be used in the management of functional dyspepsia in women. (Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - October 19, 2018 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

The effect of a blue enriched white light on salivary antioxidant capacity and melatonin among night shift workers: a field study
ConclusionGiven that there was no significant difference among various light conditions in terms of biomarkers, it is concluded that using sources of light with high color temperature can be recommended. Nonetheless, because of the limitations of the present study (e.g. short period of intervention), it is suggested that care should be exercised in using such light sources. (Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - October 19, 2018 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Association between air pollution in the 2015 winter in South Korea and population size, car emissions, industrial activity, and fossil-fuel power plants: an ecological study
ConclusionsGreater car numbers, industrial activity, and population density, and the presence of fossil-fuel plants associated with air pollution in the 2015 winter in South Korea. These data highlight the contaminant sources that could be targeted by interventions that aim to reduce air pollution, decrease the incidence of exposure, and limit the impact of pollution on human health. (Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - October 5, 2018 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Acute radiation syndrome in a non-destructive testing worker: a case report
ConclusionsExposure prevention is clearly possible in radiation-exposed workers. Strict legal amendments to safety procedures are essential to prevent repeated radiation exposure accidents. (Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - September 25, 2018 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Relationship between simultaneous exposure to ergonomic risk factors and work-related lower back pain: a cross-sectional study based on the fourth Korean working conditions survey
ConclusionsThere was a strong relationship between severe exposure to each ergonomic risk factor and work-related LBP. However, when exposed to 2 ergonomic risk factors simultaneously, the relationship between exposure and work-related LBP was not stronger than when exposed to only 1 risk factor in our study. (Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - September 5, 2018 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

An overview of compensated work-related injuries among Korean firefighters from 2010 to 2015
ConclusionIn this study, we could obtain the preliminary data necessary to establish preventive measures, including the cause of accident and region with high accident rates. However, the number of applications for compensated injuries was very small compared to the frequency of injuries found in previous studies. The lack of appropriate treatment suggested that many firefighter injuries can become chronic. In this study, we suggest that it is necessary to introduce an injury monitoring system and improve the accessibility of compensated injuries.Trial registrationCR318031. Registered 20 June 2018. (Source: Annals of Occup...
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - September 3, 2018 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Performance assessment on the Korean Computerized Neurobehavioral Test using a mobile device and a conventional computer: an experimental study
ConclusionsIt is not recommended to use a tablet PC to administer the KCNT to evaluate neurobehavioral performance for the Simple Reaction Time test and Choice Reaction Time test; however, tablet PCs with an on-screen keyboard may be used to perform the Digit Addition test, and the Symbol-Digit Substitution test and Finger Tapping Speed test to a limited degree. (Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - August 29, 2018 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Changes of depression and job stress in workers after merger without downsizing
ConclusionThis study showed that a merger without massive downsizing can cause negative health effects such as an changes in depression and increase in job stress. To improve the health of workers, both the immediate negative effects on health, and the long-term effects or their resolution over time should be considered prior to the merger. (Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - August 29, 2018 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

The effect of increasing the illumination on operators ’ visual performance in the control-room of a combined cycle power plant
ConclusionsThe results of this study showed that increasing the intensity of light from the values below the allowable limit to the values above the allowable limit would increase the visual indicators in individuals. (Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - August 29, 2018 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research