Pub Date : 2023-06-30DOI: 10.31252/rpso.25.02.2023
Mónica Santos, A. Almeida, Catarina Lopes
Introduction/framework/objectives Job Satisfaction has the capacity to influence the quality of working life and even overall quality of life, so the study of this subjet will certainly enhance the performance of Occupational Health and Safety teams. Methodology This is a Bibliographic Review, initiated through a search carried out in January 2022, in the databases “CINALH plus with full text, Medline with full text, Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane Methodology Register, Nursing and Allied Health Collection: comprehensive, MedicLatina and RCAAP”. Contents Although there are many definitions for this concept, the different proposals do not conflict with each other and represent a similar general idea. In the bibliography there is abundant information on what are the factors that enhance and mitigate Job Satisfaction, as well as the main advantages with the existence of Labor Satisfaction. Discussion and Conclusions There are several parameters that, if well worked out, will be able to enhance the Job Satisfaction of employees, as well as provide advantages, certainly sufficiently encouraging for institutions to be motivated to invest in it. Most authors argue that the management of expectations, remuneration/rewards, type of leadership, employment relationship/security, justice, respect, autonomy, self-esteem, commitment, sense of belonging, working hours, technical support and access to workshops are the most relevant in this context; as training, participation in decision-making, the possibility of career progression and the existence of good social relations between colleagues and managers. Keywords: job satisfaction, occupational health and occupational medicine.
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Pub Date : 2023-06-30DOI: 10.31252/rpso.11.03.2023
Mónica Santos, A. Almeida, Catarina Lopes
Introduction/framework/objectives Bladder cancer is reasonably prevalent, and in some cases it may be related to work characteristics. It would be relevant for most professionals to have some knowledge of what is published on this topic. Methodology This is a bibliographic review, initiated through a search carried out in January 2022 in the databases “CINALH plus with full text, Medline with full text, Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane Methodology Register, Nursing and Allied Health Collection: comprehensive, MedicLatina and RCAAP”. Content Bladder Cancer is the most frequent or the second most prevalent among genito-urinary neoplasms and the second most deadly in that context. Considering all oncological pathologies, it is estimated that it is the 7th or 9th most prevalent. By sex, it is two to four times more frequent in males. It arises from the interaction between genetic and environmental factors, namely occupational. Some researchers argue that, in developed countries, occupational exposure is the main cause, followed by smoking; however, most studies claim the opposite. The most relevant chemical agents are aromatic amines, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and pesticides; as well as combustion products/diesel emissions and heavy metals. Discussion and Conclusions There are some risk factors with suspected or proven association with the etiology of Bladder Cancer. It is important to disclose these, so that occupational health and safety teams can take collective and individual protection measures to mitigate this. It would also be interesting for these companies to carry out more research on the subject, adding evidence to what has already been published or providing an overview of the state of the art in Portugal. Keywords: bladder cancer, occupational health, occupational medicine and safety at work.
{"title":"Cancro da Bexiga associado ao Trabalho","authors":"Mónica Santos, A. Almeida, Catarina Lopes","doi":"10.31252/rpso.11.03.2023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31252/rpso.11.03.2023","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction/framework/objectives Bladder cancer is reasonably prevalent, and in some cases it may be related to work characteristics. It would be relevant for most professionals to have some knowledge of what is published on this topic. Methodology This is a bibliographic review, initiated through a search carried out in January 2022 in the databases “CINALH plus with full text, Medline with full text, Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane Methodology Register, Nursing and Allied Health Collection: comprehensive, MedicLatina and RCAAP”. Content Bladder Cancer is the most frequent or the second most prevalent among genito-urinary neoplasms and the second most deadly in that context. Considering all oncological pathologies, it is estimated that it is the 7th or 9th most prevalent. By sex, it is two to four times more frequent in males. It arises from the interaction between genetic and environmental factors, namely occupational. Some researchers argue that, in developed countries, occupational exposure is the main cause, followed by smoking; however, most studies claim the opposite. The most relevant chemical agents are aromatic amines, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and pesticides; as well as combustion products/diesel emissions and heavy metals. Discussion and Conclusions There are some risk factors with suspected or proven association with the etiology of Bladder Cancer. It is important to disclose these, so that occupational health and safety teams can take collective and individual protection measures to mitigate this. It would also be interesting for these companies to carry out more research on the subject, adding evidence to what has already been published or providing an overview of the state of the art in Portugal. Keywords: bladder cancer, occupational health, occupational medicine and safety at work.","PeriodicalId":114994,"journal":{"name":"Revista Portuguesa de Saúde Ocupacional","volume":"71 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124424681","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-06-30DOI: 10.31252/rpso/17.06.2023
Mónica Santos, A. Almeida, Catarina Lopes
Introduction/framework/objectives Pancreatic cancer has a high mortality rate. Part of the etiology, for some researchers, may be related to work activities, so knowledge of risk factors may be important for the performance of Occupational Health and Security teams. Thus, taking into account that the evidence on the subject is scarce, the aim of this review was to summarize the available and most current information. Methodology This is a Bibliographic Review, initiated through a search carried out in January 2022 in the databases “CINALH plus with full text, Medline with full text, Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane Methodology Register, Nursing and Allied Health Collection: comprehensive, MedicLatina and RCAAP”. Content In 2008, around 280,000 new cases were estimated worldwide. Due to the low survival rate, the incidence number is similar to the mortality rate in the medium term. The five-year survival rate in some countries is 7 and 8% for males and females, respectively. This pathology generally does not show encouraging results in relation to chemotherapy or radiotherapy. Although without full consensus, it is believed that males are more likely to be affected. Discussion and Conclusions Part of pancreatic cancers may have an occupational origin through contact with ionizing radiation and, above all, some chemical agents: pesticides, fertilizers, cadmium, nickel (and other heavy metals), nitrosamines, chlorinated and polycyclic aromatics hydrocarbons, silica/asbestos, metallurgy fluids, paints and diesel fumes. Thus, the most relevant professional sectors will be agriculture and gardening, dry cleaning, construction/shipbuilding (and related areas), as well as photography. Taking into account the scarcity of data at a national level, it would be relevant to obtain studies that explore this phenomenon, namely, which levels of exposure to risk factors potentially carcinogenic, which professions are most exposed, which protection measures have been equated, as well as its effectiveness or even the rate of return to work and its eventual limitations. KEYWORDS: pancreatic cancer, pesticides, occupational health, occupational medicine, occupational safety.
{"title":"Cancro Pancreático associado ao Trabalho","authors":"Mónica Santos, A. Almeida, Catarina Lopes","doi":"10.31252/rpso/17.06.2023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31252/rpso/17.06.2023","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction/framework/objectives Pancreatic cancer has a high mortality rate. Part of the etiology, for some researchers, may be related to work activities, so knowledge of risk factors may be important for the performance of Occupational Health and Security teams. Thus, taking into account that the evidence on the subject is scarce, the aim of this review was to summarize the available and most current information. Methodology This is a Bibliographic Review, initiated through a search carried out in January 2022 in the databases “CINALH plus with full text, Medline with full text, Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane Methodology Register, Nursing and Allied Health Collection: comprehensive, MedicLatina and RCAAP”. Content In 2008, around 280,000 new cases were estimated worldwide. Due to the low survival rate, the incidence number is similar to the mortality rate in the medium term. The five-year survival rate in some countries is 7 and 8% for males and females, respectively. This pathology generally does not show encouraging results in relation to chemotherapy or radiotherapy. Although without full consensus, it is believed that males are more likely to be affected. Discussion and Conclusions Part of pancreatic cancers may have an occupational origin through contact with ionizing radiation and, above all, some chemical agents: pesticides, fertilizers, cadmium, nickel (and other heavy metals), nitrosamines, chlorinated and polycyclic aromatics hydrocarbons, silica/asbestos, metallurgy fluids, paints and diesel fumes. Thus, the most relevant professional sectors will be agriculture and gardening, dry cleaning, construction/shipbuilding (and related areas), as well as photography. Taking into account the scarcity of data at a national level, it would be relevant to obtain studies that explore this phenomenon, namely, which levels of exposure to risk factors potentially carcinogenic, which professions are most exposed, which protection measures have been equated, as well as its effectiveness or even the rate of return to work and its eventual limitations. KEYWORDS: pancreatic cancer, pesticides, occupational health, occupational medicine, occupational safety.","PeriodicalId":114994,"journal":{"name":"Revista Portuguesa de Saúde Ocupacional","volume":"10 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122840913","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-06-30DOI: 10.31252/rpso.28.01.2023
Diana Costa
Introduction Metabolic Syndrome is a cluster of alterations, a consequence of a continuum of insulin resistance and chronic inflammation, being a predisposing factor for the development of several pathologies, including Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and cardiovascular diseases. Due to the challenges inherent to organizing screenings in large populations, and the fact that recent biochemical parameters are not always available in different contexts, there is a tendency to use simple and cost-effective techniques, such as quick-administered questionnaires. The advantages relate to the ease of administration, the relatively short time, the need for blood samples and lower associated costs. There are several validated instruments for metabolic syndrome screening, although none are yet used in Portugal. One of those available is the “Encuesta de Identificación de Sujetos Metabólicamente Comprometidos en Fase-I”, and the present work aims to produce a linguistically and culturally adapted version for the Portuguese language, maintaining the conceptual equivalence of the original. Methodology For the translation, the procedures standardized by the Patient Reported Outcome Consortium were followed (Preparation, Translation, Reconciliation, Back-translation, Harmonization, Review, Cognitive Interview, Analysis, Final Review). Critical analysis The translated tool was applied to a convenience sample of the target population consisting of five individuals, and it was easy to understand and apply, with good acceptability, with only the need for minor adjustments to two questions. Conclusion This tool can be applied in a clinical and/or community setting for metabolic syndrome screening, proving to be of special interest in occupational health services, since it’s in the workplace that the population spends most of their adult life, optimizing resources, and promoting increasingly early referral and treatment. Furthermore, the healthier the workers, the more satisfied and productive they are. Keywords: Metabolic Syndrome; screening tool; Occupational Health.
代谢综合征是胰岛素抵抗和慢性炎症引起的一系列改变，是多种病理发展的易感因素，包括2型糖尿病和心血管疾病。由于在大量人群中组织筛查所固有的挑战，以及最近的生化参数在不同情况下并不总是可用的事实，因此倾向于使用简单和具有成本效益的技术，例如快速管理的问卷。其优势在于易于管理、时间相对较短、需要采集血液样本以及相关成本较低。有几种有效的工具用于代谢综合征筛查，尽管尚未在葡萄牙使用。其中一个可用的是“Encuesta de Identificación de Sujetos Metabólicamente Comprometidos en fese - i”，目前的工作旨在为葡萄牙语制作一个语言和文化上适应的版本，保持原始概念的等效性。对于翻译，遵循患者报告结果联盟标准化的程序(准备，翻译，调解，反翻译，协调，审查，认知访谈，分析，最终审查)。翻译后的工具应用于由五个人组成的目标人群的方便样本，易于理解和应用，具有良好的可接受性，只需要对两个问题进行轻微的调整。结论:该工具可应用于临床和/或社区环境中进行代谢综合征筛查，证明在职业卫生服务中具有特殊意义，因为人们在工作场所度过了大部分成年生活，优化了资源，并促进了越来越多的早期转诊和治疗。此外，员工越健康，他们的满意度和生产力就越高。关键词:代谢综合征;检测工具;职业健康。
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Pub Date : 2023-06-30DOI: 10.31252/rpso.25.03.2023
Mónica Santos, A. Almeida, Catarina Lopes
Introduction/framework/objectives Evidence that Laryngeal Cancer may originate at work or be influenced by behaviors carried out in the workplace has been increasing, although this relationship is still undervalued by health professionals. In this sense, the aim of this study is to identify occupational risk factors for laryngeal cancer, so that occupational health professionals can have information available to facilitate workers’ health promotion and disease prevention tasks or, at the limit, suspect the problem earlier. Methodology This is a Bibliographic Review, initiated through a search carried out in January 2022, in the databases “CINALH plus with full text, Medline with full text, Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane Methodology Register, Nursing and Allied Health Collection: comprehensive, MedicLatina and RCAAP”. Content Laryngeal Cancer is the most prevalent at the aerodigestive level; that is, about 130.000 new cases per year worldwide in males and 21.000 in females, although with some differences between countries. Although the main risk factors are alcohol and tobacco consumption, which contribute synergistically to the problem, there are activities, mainly in the primary and secondary sectors, which, due to their exposure to physical and chemical agents (such as silica, asbestos, asbestos, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, heavy metals and other components of paints and cement, for example). Discussion and Conclusions There are some risk factors with suspected or proven association with the etiology of Laryngeal Cancer. It is essential that professionals in the sector acquire a minimum of knowledge regarding what the bibliography describes, to be able to take collective and individual protection measures that can mitigate the risk. It is essential that professionals in the sector acquire a minimum of knowledge regarding what the bibliography describes, to be able to implement collective and individual protection measures that manage to mitigate the risk. It would also be desirable for occupational health teams, with workers exposed to these working conditions, to be able to investigate the topic, releasing innovative and/or more complete data to the bibliography than what is currently published, including giving a perspective of the state of the art in our country.
{"title":"Cancro da Laringe associado ao Trabalho","authors":"Mónica Santos, A. Almeida, Catarina Lopes","doi":"10.31252/rpso.25.03.2023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31252/rpso.25.03.2023","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction/framework/objectives Evidence that Laryngeal Cancer may originate at work or be influenced by behaviors carried out in the workplace has been increasing, although this relationship is still undervalued by health professionals. In this sense, the aim of this study is to identify occupational risk factors for laryngeal cancer, so that occupational health professionals can have information available to facilitate workers’ health promotion and disease prevention tasks or, at the limit, suspect the problem earlier. Methodology This is a Bibliographic Review, initiated through a search carried out in January 2022, in the databases “CINALH plus with full text, Medline with full text, Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane Methodology Register, Nursing and Allied Health Collection: comprehensive, MedicLatina and RCAAP”. Content Laryngeal Cancer is the most prevalent at the aerodigestive level; that is, about 130.000 new cases per year worldwide in males and 21.000 in females, although with some differences between countries. Although the main risk factors are alcohol and tobacco consumption, which contribute synergistically to the problem, there are activities, mainly in the primary and secondary sectors, which, due to their exposure to physical and chemical agents (such as silica, asbestos, asbestos, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, heavy metals and other components of paints and cement, for example). Discussion and Conclusions There are some risk factors with suspected or proven association with the etiology of Laryngeal Cancer. It is essential that professionals in the sector acquire a minimum of knowledge regarding what the bibliography describes, to be able to take collective and individual protection measures that can mitigate the risk. It is essential that professionals in the sector acquire a minimum of knowledge regarding what the bibliography describes, to be able to implement collective and individual protection measures that manage to mitigate the risk. It would also be desirable for occupational health teams, with workers exposed to these working conditions, to be able to investigate the topic, releasing innovative and/or more complete data to the bibliography than what is currently published, including giving a perspective of the state of the art in our country.","PeriodicalId":114994,"journal":{"name":"Revista Portuguesa de Saúde Ocupacional","volume":"61 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134036971","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-06-30DOI: 10.31252/rpso.04.03.2023
Mónica Santos, A. Almeida, Catarina Lopes
Introduction/framework/objectives Hematopoietic oncological pathologies may be associated with some work conditions. The bibliography on the subject is not very exhaustive and, therefore, the associated knowledge is not very developed among professionals in the area and/or workers/managers/employers. The aim of this review is to summarize the most recent and relevant publications on the subject. Methodology This is a Bibliographic Review, initiated through a search carried out in January 2022 in the databases “CINALH plus with full text, Medline with full text, Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane Methodology Register, Nursing and Allied Health Collection: comprehensive, MedicLatina and RCAAP”. Content In the work environment, the most relevant chemical agents in relation to leukemia are benzene, tetrachlorethylene, styrene, chlorophenols, aromatic amines, creosote, chromium, arsenic, ethylene oxide, asbestos, antineoplastic agents and pesticides. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has identified more than one hundred chemical carcinogens and, of these, about a quarter increase the risk of leukemia and lymphoma. This entity classifies butadiene and formaldehyde (used in the plastic, rubber and textile production industry, for example) as included in group 1, that is, carcinogenic to humans; she further published that benzene, ethylene oxide, some pesticides and formaldehyde as probably linked to leukemia (group 2a); as well as some types of radiation. This institution highlighted the existence of a greater hematopoietic risk related to professional activities associated with shipbuilding, footwear and rubber production, although the conclusions are not consensual among researchers. In turn, chimney sweeping work has been shown to be associated with all types of hematopoietic cancer. Discussion and Conclusions There are some risk factors with suspected or proven association with the etiology of some hematopoietic oncological pathologies. It is essential that professionals in the sector acquire a minimum of knowledge regarding what the scarce bibliography describes, so that it is possible to plan collective and individual protection measures that manage to mitigate the risk. It would also be interesting if some occupational health and safety teams, working in institutions with workers exposed to these working conditions, were able to investigate the topic, releasing innovative and/or more complete data to the bibliography than what is currently published. KEYWORDS: hematopoietic cancer, leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, occupational health and occupational medicine.
{"title":"Cancro Hematopoiético associado ao Trabalho","authors":"Mónica Santos, A. Almeida, Catarina Lopes","doi":"10.31252/rpso.04.03.2023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31252/rpso.04.03.2023","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction/framework/objectives Hematopoietic oncological pathologies may be associated with some work conditions. The bibliography on the subject is not very exhaustive and, therefore, the associated knowledge is not very developed among professionals in the area and/or workers/managers/employers. The aim of this review is to summarize the most recent and relevant publications on the subject. Methodology This is a Bibliographic Review, initiated through a search carried out in January 2022 in the databases “CINALH plus with full text, Medline with full text, Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane Methodology Register, Nursing and Allied Health Collection: comprehensive, MedicLatina and RCAAP”. Content In the work environment, the most relevant chemical agents in relation to leukemia are benzene, tetrachlorethylene, styrene, chlorophenols, aromatic amines, creosote, chromium, arsenic, ethylene oxide, asbestos, antineoplastic agents and pesticides. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has identified more than one hundred chemical carcinogens and, of these, about a quarter increase the risk of leukemia and lymphoma. This entity classifies butadiene and formaldehyde (used in the plastic, rubber and textile production industry, for example) as included in group 1, that is, carcinogenic to humans; she further published that benzene, ethylene oxide, some pesticides and formaldehyde as probably linked to leukemia (group 2a); as well as some types of radiation. This institution highlighted the existence of a greater hematopoietic risk related to professional activities associated with shipbuilding, footwear and rubber production, although the conclusions are not consensual among researchers. In turn, chimney sweeping work has been shown to be associated with all types of hematopoietic cancer. Discussion and Conclusions There are some risk factors with suspected or proven association with the etiology of some hematopoietic oncological pathologies. It is essential that professionals in the sector acquire a minimum of knowledge regarding what the scarce bibliography describes, so that it is possible to plan collective and individual protection measures that manage to mitigate the risk. It would also be interesting if some occupational health and safety teams, working in institutions with workers exposed to these working conditions, were able to investigate the topic, releasing innovative and/or more complete data to the bibliography than what is currently published. KEYWORDS: hematopoietic cancer, leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, occupational health and occupational medicine.","PeriodicalId":114994,"journal":{"name":"Revista Portuguesa de Saúde Ocupacional","volume":"14 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115993941","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-06-30DOI: 10.31252/rpso.x.iv.xxiii
Mónica Santos, A. Almeida, Catarina Lopes
Introduction/framework/objectives Lung Cancer is fairly common and usually very lethal. Part of the cases seems to have an occupational etiology, so it will be relevant for professionals in the area to have some notions on the subject. The aim of this review was to summarize what was most recent and pertinent published on this subject. Methodology This is a Bibliographic Review, initiated through a search carried out in January 2022, in the databases “CINALH plus with full text, Medline with full text, Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane Methodology Register, Nursing and Allied Health Collection: comprehensive, MedicLatina and RCAAP”. Content It is the deadliest cancer worldwide; it is the most frequent in males and the third most prevalent in females. Some researchers consider that it is possible that some hormonal issues can boost the number of cases in females. In this last ones, the most frequent is adenocarcinoma, less associated with tobacco. It is believed that the occupational origin can explain almost a third of the cases. In this context, asbestos are the most relevant factor (responsible for 55 to 85% of cases with occupational etiology), according to some authors. Discussion and Conclusions In the literature, there is reasonable evidence that Lung Cancer is more likely to occur in situations where there is exposure to Radon, Asbestos/Silica, Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons, Fiberglass, Diesel, Aluminum, Sulfur Dioxide and/or Particulate Matter. Thus, some of the professional sectors highlighted in this context will be Construction (General and Naval), Foundries and Mines. Despite this, there is little available literature that demonstrates the study of this phenomenon in national companies, so it would be relevant for some Occupational Health and Safety teams to dedicate some time to investigating these issues, enhancing global scientific knowledge on this topic and, in particular, epidemiologically characterizing the national panorama (incidence, most affected sectors/professions/tasks, as well as most used and/or effective collective and individual protection measures). Keywords: lung cancer, asbestos, silica, radon, occupational health, occupational medicine and occupational security.
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Pub Date : 2023-06-30DOI: 10.31252/rpso.04.02.2023
Dina Pita, M. Claudino, Carlos Meneses, M. Rodrigues, M. Manzano, M. Ramos
Introduction In December 2019, COVID-19, disease caused by the new coronavirus– severe acute respiratory syndrome 2, was reported for the first time in China. In Portugal, the first two cases were flagged on 2nd of March 2020. On the 11nd of March, World Health Organization declared the disease as a global pandemic. This study outlines the COVID-19 confirmed cases, contributing for the establishment of more efficient prevention measures. Methods An observational study including all health professionals from a Central Hospital with a positive case between the 2nd of March 2020 and the 31st of December 2020 was carried out. The data obtained was processed and analyzed using the Microsoft Excel software. Results 723 professionals were infected and a peak of cases was verified in March and December. The frequency on cases was higher in females (76%) and professionals up to 45 years old. The highest number of cases occurred amongst nurses and the most affected medical departments were internal medicine, emergency, infectious diseases and surgery. The majority of cases were symptomatic at the time of diagnosis. Out of the full sample, five professionals required hospitalization and one of which died. Discussion and conclusions Accordingly to this study, the frequency of COVID-19 cases amongst health professionals seems to be considerably higher than the general population. The results seem to suggest that the implementation of period testing protocols over health professionals, above all in services with higher risk of infection or/and more vulnerable patients, might be beneficial, whilst contributing for the control of asymptomatic cases and hence breaking potential transmission chains. Key words: COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2; health professionals, pandemic, occupational health, work medicine.
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Pub Date : 2023-06-30DOI: 10.31252/rpso.20.05.2023
Mónica Santos, A. Almeida, Catarina Lopes
Introduction/framework/objectives Sometimes some oncological pathologies may be associated with certain working conditions; in relation to Ovarian Cancer, publications are scarce. The aim of this review was to summarize what was most relevant in relation to this topic. Methodology This is a Bibliographic Review, initiated through a search carried out in January 2022 in the databases “CINALH plus with full text, Medline with full text, Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane Methodology Register, Nursing and Allied Health Collection: comprehensive, MedicLatina and RCAAP”. Content Ovarian Cancer is the 6th or 8th most common in females worldwide and the fifth most frequent in Europe and USA, that is, it is responsible for about 4% of female oncological pathology. Of all gynecological cancers, it has the highest mortality. Discussion and Conclusions Although some defend that there have been no proven associations between some work characteristics and this pathology; others highlight asbestos, talcum powder, trichlorethylene, silica and ionizing radiation, as well as shift work. However, the relationships are complex. It would be desirable for the topic to be further investigated and the data disseminated, so that scientific knowledge progresses and workplaces become a little safer. KEYWORDS: ovarian cancer, occupational health, occupational medicine and safety at work.
{"title":"Cancro do Ovário associado ao Trabalho","authors":"Mónica Santos, A. Almeida, Catarina Lopes","doi":"10.31252/rpso.20.05.2023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31252/rpso.20.05.2023","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction/framework/objectives Sometimes some oncological pathologies may be associated with certain working conditions; in relation to Ovarian Cancer, publications are scarce. The aim of this review was to summarize what was most relevant in relation to this topic. Methodology This is a Bibliographic Review, initiated through a search carried out in January 2022 in the databases “CINALH plus with full text, Medline with full text, Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane Methodology Register, Nursing and Allied Health Collection: comprehensive, MedicLatina and RCAAP”. Content Ovarian Cancer is the 6th or 8th most common in females worldwide and the fifth most frequent in Europe and USA, that is, it is responsible for about 4% of female oncological pathology. Of all gynecological cancers, it has the highest mortality. Discussion and Conclusions Although some defend that there have been no proven associations between some work characteristics and this pathology; others highlight asbestos, talcum powder, trichlorethylene, silica and ionizing radiation, as well as shift work. However, the relationships are complex. It would be desirable for the topic to be further investigated and the data disseminated, so that scientific knowledge progresses and workplaces become a little safer. KEYWORDS: ovarian cancer, occupational health, occupational medicine and safety at work.","PeriodicalId":114994,"journal":{"name":"Revista Portuguesa de Saúde Ocupacional","volume":"6 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131208103","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-06-30DOI: 10.31252/rpso.06.05.2023
Mónica Santos, A. Almeida, Catarina Lopes
Introduction/framework/objectives Some studies alert to the possibility that the incidence of Liver Cancer is increased in workers of some professional sectors. This information is, however, still very scarce, and may not be available for occupational health teams to be able to take measures in higher risk workplaces or study the incidence of this phenomenon. Thus, the objective of this work was to summarize the most relevant data about occupational risk factors for liver cancer. Methodology This is a Bibliographic Review, initiated through a search carried out in January 2022 in the databases “CINALH plus with full text, Medline with full text, Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane Methodology Register, Nursing and Allied Health Collection: comprehensive, MedicLatina and RCAAP”. Content Liver Cancer is the fifth or sixth most common worldwide and the second most deadly, with around 750,000 cases/year. 80% of cases occur in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa and only 8% occur in developed countries. At an occupational level, there may be a relationship with exposure to Aflotoxins, Pesticides, Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons, Vinyl Chloride and some viruses. Discussion and Conclusions There is some evidence that liver cancer may be associated with contact with some chemical and biological agents, however it is still not possible to irrefutably establish their relationship with work environments. The statistics shown in this study do not reveal data from Portugal, so it would be interesting to get to know the national reality better and to find out the existence of relationships between cases of liver oncological disease and their workplaces. KEYWORDS: liver cancer, occupational health, occupational medicine and safety at work.
{"title":"Cancro de Fígado associado ao Trabalho","authors":"Mónica Santos, A. Almeida, Catarina Lopes","doi":"10.31252/rpso.06.05.2023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31252/rpso.06.05.2023","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction/framework/objectives Some studies alert to the possibility that the incidence of Liver Cancer is increased in workers of some professional sectors. This information is, however, still very scarce, and may not be available for occupational health teams to be able to take measures in higher risk workplaces or study the incidence of this phenomenon. Thus, the objective of this work was to summarize the most relevant data about occupational risk factors for liver cancer. Methodology This is a Bibliographic Review, initiated through a search carried out in January 2022 in the databases “CINALH plus with full text, Medline with full text, Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane Methodology Register, Nursing and Allied Health Collection: comprehensive, MedicLatina and RCAAP”. Content Liver Cancer is the fifth or sixth most common worldwide and the second most deadly, with around 750,000 cases/year. 80% of cases occur in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa and only 8% occur in developed countries. At an occupational level, there may be a relationship with exposure to Aflotoxins, Pesticides, Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons, Vinyl Chloride and some viruses. Discussion and Conclusions There is some evidence that liver cancer may be associated with contact with some chemical and biological agents, however it is still not possible to irrefutably establish their relationship with work environments. The statistics shown in this study do not reveal data from Portugal, so it would be interesting to get to know the national reality better and to find out the existence of relationships between cases of liver oncological disease and their workplaces. KEYWORDS: liver cancer, occupational health, occupational medicine and safety at work.","PeriodicalId":114994,"journal":{"name":"Revista Portuguesa de Saúde Ocupacional","volume":"32 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123063021","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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