Exploratory study to determine if risk factors for occupational skin disease vary by type of food processing operation

Work ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Chun-Yip Hon ◽  
D Linn Holness ◽  
Craig Fairclough ◽  
Illia Tchernikov ◽  
Victoria Arrandale
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Food Processing ◽  
Skin Disease ◽  
Health Effect ◽  
Meat Processing ◽  
Occupational Skin Disease ◽  
Processing Operation ◽  
Skin Symptoms ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Food Processing Sector

BACKGROUND: Occupational skin disease (OSD) is a common health issue in the food processing sector. However, risk factors for OSD are suspected to differ according to the nature of the operation. OBJECTIVE: To ascertain if the risk factors for OSD vary depending on the type of food processing operation, namely meat processing vs. a commercial bakery. METHODS: Participants were asked to answer questions regarding workplace exposures and the current skin condition of their hands. Bivariate analyses were conducted to identify differences between the two participating operations. RESULTS: The meat processing workers were more likely to have wet work exposure, used hand sanitizer more often and changed their gloves more frequently. These findings from meat processing represented a statistically significant difference compared to the commercial bakery workers. Also, workers from meat processing reported more severe skin symptoms. CONCLUSIONS: Risk factors for OSD apparently differ between types of food processing operations. Differences in the nature of skin symptoms were also found between the two participating operations. It is therefore suggested that future studies examining OSD within the food processing sector should evaluate this health effect based on the nature of operations rather than the sector as a whole.

THE OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASE PREVENTION PROJECT IN THE FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRY

2000 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 132
Author(s):  
Bauer Andrea ◽  
Kelterer Daniela ◽  
Stadeler Martina ◽  
Schneider Wolfgang ◽  
Kleesz Peter ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Disease Prevention ◽  
Food Processing ◽  
Skin Disease ◽  
Occupational Skin Disease ◽  
Food Processing Industry ◽  
Processing Industry ◽  
Prevention Project

Risk Factors of Occupational Skin Disease in German Hairdressing Apprentices.

2001 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 61
Author(s):  
W. Uter ◽  
A. Pfahlberg ◽  
O. Gefeller ◽  
H. J. Schwanitz
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Skin Disease ◽  
Occupational Skin Disease

Risk Factors of Occupational Skin Disease in German Hairdressing Apprentices.

Dermatitis ◽  
2001 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 61
Author(s):  
W. Uter ◽  
A. Pfahlberg ◽  
O. Gefeller ◽  
H. J. Schwanitz
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Skin Disease ◽  
Occupational Skin Disease

THE OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASE PREVENTION PROJECT IN THE FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRY

Dermatitis ◽  
2000 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 132
Author(s):  
Bauer Andrea ◽  
Kelterer Daniela ◽  
Stadeler Martina ◽  
Schneider Wolfgang ◽  
Kleesz Peter ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Disease Prevention ◽  
Food Processing ◽  
Skin Disease ◽  
Occupational Skin Disease ◽  
Food Processing Industry ◽  
Processing Industry ◽  
Prevention Project

Latino farmworker perceptions of the risk factors for occupational skin disease

2006 ◽  
Vol 49 (6) ◽  
pp. 434-442 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas A. Arcury ◽  
Quirina M. Vallejos ◽  
Antonio J. Marín ◽  
Steven R. Feldman ◽  
Gerrell Smith ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Skin Disease ◽  
Occupational Skin Disease

Serum Retinol and β-carotene Levels and Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease in Morbid Obesity

2010 ◽  
Vol 80 (3) ◽  
pp. 159-167 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriela Villaça Chaves ◽  
Gisele Gonçalves de Souza ◽  
Andréa Cardoso de Matos ◽  
Dra. Wilza Abrantes Peres ◽  
Silvia Elaine Pereira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Morbid Obesity ◽  
Serum Levels ◽  
World Health ◽  
Morbidly Obese ◽  
Serum Retinol ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Β Carotene

Objective: To evaluate retinol and β-carotene serum levels and their relationship with risk factors for cardiovascular disease in individuals with morbid obesity, resident in Rio de Janeiro. Methodology: Blood serum concentrations of retinol and β-carotene of 189 morbidly obese individuals were assessed. The metabolic syndrome was identified according to the criteria of the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) and World Health Organization (WHO). Lipid profile, insulin resistance, basal insulin, glycemia, blood pressure, and anthropometry and their correlation with retinol and β-carotene serum levels were evaluated. Results: Metabolic syndrome diagnosis was observed in 49.0% of the sample. Within this percentage the levels of β-carotene were significantly lower when body mass index increased. Serum retinol didn't show this behavior. Serum retinol inadequacy in patients with metabolic syndrome (61.3%), according to WHO criterion, was higher (15.8%) than when the whole sample was considered (12.7%). When metabolic syndrome was diagnosed by NCEP criterion, β-carotene inadequacy was higher (42.8%) when compared to the total sample (37.5%). There was a significant difference between average β-carotene values of patients with and without metabolic syndrome (p=0.048) according to the classification of the NCEP. Lower values were found in patients with metabolic syndrome. Conclusion: Considering the vitamin A contribution in antioxidant protection, especially when risk factors for cardiovascular disease are present, it is suggested that great attention be given to morbidly obese. This could aid in prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease, which affects a significant part of the population.

The interaction between dietary approaches to stop hypertension and MC4R gene variant in predicting cardiovascular risk factors

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Habib Yarizadeh ◽  
Alireza Bahiraee ◽  
Sara Asadi ◽  
Niloofar Sadat Maddahi ◽  
Leila Setayesh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽  
Model Assessment ◽  
Iranian Women ◽  
Cvd Risk ◽  
Dash Diet ◽  
Melanocortin 4 Receptor Gene ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
High Adherence

Abstract. Objective: The genetic variants near the melanocortin-4 receptor gene (MC4R), a key protein regulating energy balance and adiposity, have been related to obesity and cardiovascular risk factors. However, qualitative and quantitative aspects of diet may modulate the association of this polymorphism with obesity and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). The aim of this study was to evaluate interactions among MC4R rs17782313, the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet and risk factors for CVDs. Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 266 Iranian women categorized by body mass index (BMI) range of 25–40 kg/m2 as overweight or obese. CVD risk factors included waist circumference (WC), lipid profile, blood pressure, insulin circulation and fasting blood sugar (FBS). Insulin and FBS were used to calculate homeostatic model assessment insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) Body composition was assessed by a multi-frequency bioelectrical impedance analyzer, InBody 770 scanner. Results: The findings of this study show that high adherence to the DASH diet in the CC groups were associated with decreased SBP and DBP compared to the TT group. In addition, a significant difference between women with high adherence to the DASH diet compared to low adherence was observed for body weight (p < 0.001), fat free mass (FFM) (p = 0.01) and BMI (p = 0.02). Women with the CC genotype had higher insulin (mg/dl) (mean and SD, for TT: 14.6 ± 4.6, TC: 17.3 ± 9.2, CC: 15.3 ± 4.8, p = 0.04) and HOMA-IR (mean for and SD, TT: 3.1 ± 1.07, TC: 3.9 ± 2.4, CC: 3.2 ± 1.1, p = 0.01) than TT group. Inclusion of potential confounding variables (age, physical activity, BMI and daily caloric intake) did not attenuate the difference. Conclusion: Among overweight/obese Iranian women with the CC genotype, incorporating the DASH diet may serve as a dietary prescription to decrease CVD risk. A dietary intervention trial is warranted.

Risk Factors in Diabetes and Pregnant Women with Urinary Tract Infections Compared to Younger Aged Female.

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 26-38
Author(s):  
Abdulghani Mohamed Alsamarai ◽  
Shler Ali Khorshed
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Urinary Tract Infection ◽  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Tract Infection ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Female Student ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Infected Female ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Tract Infections

Background: Urinary tract infection is common with health impact in women and characterised by failure to treatment and recurrent episodes. Aim: This study was conducted to determine the risk factors for the development of urinary tract infection in diabetic and pregnant women in comparison to student female. Materials and methods: A prospective cross-sectional study conducted during the period from 1st of June 2015 to the end of January 2016. The population included in the study are 563 women, of them 425 were outpatients, and 138 were inpatients. Their age range between 18 and 80 years, with a mean age of 33.59±15.29 years. Urine samples collected and cultured on blood agar and MacConkey agar by spread plate technique. Bacterial colonies with different morphology were selected, purified and identified according to their biochemical characteristics using conventional standard methods. Results: In diabetic women, there were no significant difference in mean age and BMI values between culture positive and culture negative groups. However, pus cell mean scale was significantly higher [P=0.000] in women with urinary tract infection [1.76±1.25] than in those with negative culture [0.69±1.00]. In pregnant women, BMI mean value was significantly [P=0.013] lower in pregnant women with UTI [26.14] as compared to those without infection [26.99]. Pus cell scale mean value was significantly [P=0.000] higher in pregnant women with UTI [1.55] than women with negative UTI [0.85]. While there was no significant difference in mean age between UTI positive and negative pregnant women. In female student, there was a significant difference between UTI infected and non-infected in mean age [P=0.041] and pus cell scale [P=0.000]. However, BMI was not significantly different between infected and non-infected female student. Other risk factors association are variables in the 3 groups when analysed using X2, while AUC and OR show different trends of association between risk factors and UTI. Conclusion: BMI, pus cell scale, child number, delivery method, operation history and hospital setting were significantly associated with culture positivity in the 3 studied groups as determined by AUC. While OR confirmed association with pus sale scale in the 3 groups.

Regional Cervical Plexus Blockage for Carotid Endarterectomy in Patients with Cardiovascular Risk Factors

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 140 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehmet Taşar ◽  
Mehmet Kalender ◽  
Okay Güven Karaca ◽  
Ata Niyazi Ecevit ◽  
Salih Salihi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Carotid Endarterectomy ◽  
Regional Anesthesia ◽  
Carotid Artery Disease ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
Cardiac Risk ◽  
Cervical Plexus ◽  
Cardiac Risk Factors ◽  
Significant Difference

Background: Carotid artery disease is not rare in cardiac patients. Patients with cardiac risk factors and carotid stenosis are prone to neurological and cardiovascular complications. With cardiac risk factors, carotid endarterectomy operation becomes challenging. Regional anesthesia is an alternative option, so we aimed to investigate the operative results of carotid endarterectomy operations under regional anesthesia in patients with cardiac risk factors. <br />Methods: We aimed to analyze and compare outcomes of carotid endarterectomy under regional anesthesia with cardiovascular risk groups retrospectively. Between 2006 and 2014, we applied 129 carotid endarterectomy ± patch plasty to 126 patients under combined cervical plexus block anesthesia. Patients were divided into three groups (high, moderate, low) according to their cardiovascular risks. Neurological and cardiovascular events after carotid endarterectomy were compared.<br />Results: Cerebrovascular accident was seen in 7 patients (5.55%) but there was no significant difference between groups (P &gt; .05). Mortality rate was 4.76% (n = 6); it was higher in the high risk group and was not statistically significant (P = .180). Four patients required revision for bleeding (3.17%). We did not observe any postoperative surgical infection.<br />Conclusion: Carotid endarterectomy can be safely performed with regional cervical anesthesia in all cardiovascular risk groups. Comprehensive studies comparing general anesthesia and regional anesthesia are needed. <br /><br />

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