Occupational Epidemiology
Mostrando 1-12 de 58 artigos, teses e dissertações.
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1. The COVID-19 Pandemic and Planetary Health. A Critical Review of Epidemiology, Prevention, Clinical Characteristics and Treatments for Oral, Head and Neck Health Professionals. Do We Have a Roadmap?
Abstract Introduction Coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) is potentially the greatest global public health crisis of this century. This disease emerged as an outbreak of pneumonia of unknown cause in Wuhan, the capital city of the Hubei province in China, in December 2019. Otolaryngologists, head and neck surgeons and dentists are at an increased risk of occu
Int. Arch. Otorhinolaryngol.. Publicado em: 2020-09
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2. Epidemiological science and cancer control
Epidemiological methods are essential for the discovery of cancer risks and prognostic factors as well as for the evaluation of cancer prevention measures. In this review, we discuss epidemiological surveillance procedures for data collection and processing to guide and evaluate the consequences of anticancer efforts for populations, assess the identificatio
Clinics. Publicado em: 21/09/2018
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3. Nickel, chromium and cobalt: the relevant allergens in allergic contact dermatitis. Comparative study between two periods: 1995-2002 and 2003-2015
Abstract: Background: Metals are common agents of allergic contact dermatitis, occupational or not, with decreasing incidence over the last years in some countries that have regulated the amount of nickel in objects. Objectives: To analyze and compare with previous studies the profile of metal sensitization between 2003-2015. Methods: Patients who underwe
An. Bras. Dermatol.. Publicado em: 2018-02
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4. Milker's nodules: classic histological findings
Abstract: Milker's nodule is an occupational dermatovirose caused by Parapoxvirus, which is self-limited and, due to the lack of information of health professionals, may lead to underdiagnosis. We present two cases with exuberant manifestations and classic histopathologic findings. Case 1: Male, 19 years of age, milker, presented nodules and blisters on his
An. Bras. Dermatol.. Publicado em: 2017-12
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5. Afastamento do trabalho por transtornos mentais e fatores associados: um estudo caso-controle entre trabalhadores segurados da Previdência Social / Long-term sickness absence due mental disorders and associated factors: a case-control study among workers insured by Brazilian Social Security
Introduction - The absences from work due to illness are used as an indicator of the health of workers and are considered a significant public health problem. Several factors are described as associated with absenteeism and illness, regardless of condition. Brazilian Social Security regulates the payment of benefits to workers who prove work-disability longe
IBICT - Instituto Brasileiro de Informação em Ciência e Tecnologia. Publicado em: 17/08/2012
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6. Epidemiology of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients in a centre in Buenos Aires
Sporadic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (sALS) is considered a multifactorial disease with genetic and environmental factors causing motor neuron degeneration. OBJECTIVE: To describe the epidemiological and occupational characteristics of patients with sALS who attended the Ramos Mejía Hospital at Buenos Aires, Argentina. METHOD: We analyzed the medical reco
Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria. Publicado em: 2011-12
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7. Fatores psicossociais associados ao trabalho de carregadores em um entreposto estatal atacadista de mercados hortigranjeiros / Psychosocial factors associated with work in a state warehouse wholesales food markets
This dissertation is linked to the research line on epidemiology and work. The study population were porters of one of a state company of wholesales food markets in upstate São Paulo (CEAGESP/RP). Our objective was to describe how the work may determine attitudes, life and mental health in its positive and negative values. The social setting in which this g
Publicado em: 2011
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8. Dor osteomuscular em membros superiores e casos sugestivos de LER/DORT entre trabalhadores bancários
Introdução: As Lesões por Esforços Repetitivos/Distúrbios Osteomusculares Relacionados ao Trabalho – LER/DORT – têm provocado grande impacto na vida dos trabalhadores e apresentam significativas repercussões socioeconômicas. Este estudo tem como objetivo estimar a prevalência de casos sugestivos de LER/DORT e dos sintomas em membros superiores,
Publicado em: 2010
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9. Voice disorders related to teaching: a case-control study / Distúrbio de voz relacionado ao trabalho docente: um estudo caso-controle
Introduction Teachers constitute a professional category with high occurrence of voice disorders due to this occupations intense vocal demand and to unfavorable work environments. The presence of voice disorder may jeopardize their careers because these professionals depend essentially on their voices to work. Aim To identify the association between voice di
Publicado em: 2010
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10. The public health implications of melioidosis
Melioidosis, which is caused by the bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei, is a potentially fatal tropical infection, little known outside its main endemic zone of Southeast Asia and northern Australia. Though it has received more attention in recent years on account of its claimed suitability as a biological weapon agent, the principal threat from melioidosis
Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases. Publicado em: 2009-02
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11. Reconstrução de coortes : metodos, tecnicas e interfaces com a vigilancia em saude do trabalhador / Reconstruction of cohorts : methods, techniques and interfaces with workers health surveillance
O reconhecimento das condições de produção e dos ambientes e processos de trabalho, e suas repercussões sobre a saude e vida dos trabalhadores e populações potencialmente afetadas representa elemento fundamental para as politicas de saúde publica, meio ambiente e sustentabilidade. Estudos de coortes ocupacionais podem contribuir para tal objetivo. O
Publicado em: 2009
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12. Physical activity, absenteeism and the need for health care by automotive industry employees from São Caetano do Sul / Atividade física, absenteísmo e demanda por atendimento à saúde de funcionários de indústria automobilística de São Caetano do Sul
Background: By fostering physical activities and healthy life behavior, one can prevent chronic diseases. The health-related costs represent a heavy burden not only to the governmental entities but also to some private companies with many different levels of activities. The main objective of this study was to verify the association between absenteeism due to
Publicado em: 2009