110. Chemical Exposure as a Risk Factor for Hearing Loss: Implications for Occupational Health

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Morata
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Occupational Health ◽  
Chemical Exposure

Obesity and Work-Related Injuries Among Farmers in Kentucky, Tennessee, and West Virginia

2021 ◽  
pp. 216507992110266
Author(s):  
Sharon Hunsucker ◽  
Deborah B. Reed
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factor ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Occupational Health ◽  
West Virginia ◽  
Health Administration ◽  
Safety Risk ◽  
Farm Work ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Recurrent Injuries

Background Obesity is a recognized risk factor for work-related injuries (WRI). Despite the inherent safety hazards associated with farm work, research on obesity among farmers is limited giving little guidance to occupational health providers on obesity as a risk factor in farm WRI. This study evaluated the association between obesity and farm WRI. Methods Cross-sectional data were collected from farmers ( n = 100) in Kentucky, Tennessee, and West Virginia. Data included a survey (demographic data, farm factors, health indicators, occurrences of work-related injuries consistent with the definition of Occupational Safety and Health Administration [OSHA] recordable injuries) and direct anthropometric measures (height, weight, and waist circumference). Logistic regression was used to model any work-related injury, injuries consistent with the definition of OSHA recordables (herein called OSHA-recordable injuries), and recurrent injuries occurring during farm work performance on body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference. Findings Twenty-five percent of the participants reported any injuries, and 18% reported OSHA-recordable injuries. Farmers with a BMI ≥30 kg/m2 had 3 times the risk for OSHA-recordable injuries and 5 times the risk for recurrent injuries. No significant relationship was identified between waist circumference and farm WRI. Conclusion This study provides evidence that increased BMI is a safety risk for farmers. Prospective studies with a larger sample are needed. Occupational health nurses and providers should educate farmers on the potential safety risk of obesity and implement weight management programs addressing obesity in farmers.

The validity of family history as a risk factor in pediatric hearing loss

2015 ◽  
Vol 79 (5) ◽  
pp. 654-659 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlie Driscoll ◽  
Rachael Beswick ◽  
Eloise Doherty ◽  
Rhea D'Silva ◽  
Ann Cross
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Family History ◽  
Pediatric Hearing Loss

Cytomegalovirus—A Risk Factor for Childhood Hearing Loss

2021 ◽  
Vol Publish Ahead of Print ◽  
Author(s):  
Bénédicte Vos ◽  
Dorie Noll ◽  
JoAnne Whittingham ◽  
Marie Pigeon ◽  
Marlene Bagatto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Childhood Hearing Loss

Smoking, Smoking Cessation, and the Risk of Hearing Loss: Japan Epidemiology Collaboration on Occupational Health Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 481-488 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huanhuan Hu ◽  
Naoko Sasaki ◽  
Takayuki Ogasawara ◽  
Satsue Nagahama ◽  
Shamima Akter ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Occupational Health ◽  
Health Study

Obesity as a Possible Risk Factor for Pediatric Sensorineural Hearing Loss

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Bluher ◽  
Kosuke Kawai ◽  
Alicia Wang ◽  
Derek Stiles ◽  
Greg Licameli
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing
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