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Valley Fever Is an Occupational Illness: Let's Get the Data to Prevent It 谷热是一种职业病:让我们收集数据来预防它。
IF 3.1 3区 医学 Q2 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH Pub Date : 2025-09-15 DOI: 10.1002/ajim.70017
Juliana G. E. Bartels, Jennifer R. Head, Simon K. Camponuri, Ellen A. Eisen

Valley fever is a fungal disease acquired through inhalation of spores of the fungus Coccidioides. Spores become airborne when soil is disturbed, making outdoor workers, such as agricultural or construction workers, at higher risk of exposure and disease. Valley fever is endemic and increasing in the American Southwest, with numerous documented outbreaks among construction crews, archeologists, prison employees, wildland firefighters, and military personnel. Valley fever is recognized as a work-related disease in California, but not Arizona or other states with endemic disease. Epidemiologists require surveillance data with patient industry and occupation to make the case to clinicians, legislators, and employers that Valley fever is an occupational disease that can be prevented through tailored interventions. Valley fever is a reportable disease in 28 states, including California and Arizona, and Washington, D.C.; however, most case reports are sent through automated lab reports or manual case reporting, which seldom include information about industry or occupation. Electronic case reporting (eCR), in which automated disease reports are sent to public health agencies from health care facilities via electronic medical records, provides a new pathway to streamline case reporting and is more conducive to inclusion of industry and occupation data in case reports. Occupational reporting through eCR would help build the epidemiological base to identify worker populations with excess cases of Valley fever, to identify occupational clusters, facilitate early outbreak detection, provide evidence for worker compensation claims of work-related infections, and support the development of more protective legislation to train and educate workers on prevention methods.

谷热是一种真菌疾病,通过吸入球虫真菌的孢子而获得。当土壤受到干扰时,孢子会通过空气传播,使农业或建筑工人等户外工人面临更高的接触和患病风险。谷热是一种地方性疾病,在美国西南部呈上升趋势,在建筑工人、考古学家、监狱工作人员、野外消防员和军事人员中有大量记录。在加州,谷热被认为是一种与工作有关的疾病,但在亚利桑那州或其他有地方病的州则不然。流行病学家需要患者所在行业和职业的监测数据,以便向临床医生、立法者和雇主证明,谷热是一种可以通过量身定制的干预措施加以预防的职业病。谷热在28个州是一种可报告的疾病,包括加利福尼亚州和亚利桑那州以及华盛顿特区;然而,大多数病例报告是通过自动实验室报告或手动病例报告发送的,很少包含有关行业或职业的信息。电子病例报告(eCR)提供了一种简化病例报告的新途径,更有利于将行业和职业数据纳入病例报告。在电子病例报告中,卫生保健设施通过电子病历自动向公共卫生机构发送疾病报告。通过eCR进行职业报告将有助于建立流行病学基础,以确定谷热病例过多的工人群体,确定职业聚集群,促进早期发现疫情,为与工作有关的感染的工人索赔提供证据,并支持制定更多保护性立法,对工人进行预防方法培训和教育。
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Work Practices and Respirable Crystalline Silica Exposures in Stone Countertop Fabrication Shops 石材台面加工车间的工作实践和可呼吸结晶二氧化硅暴露。
IF 3.1 3区 医学 Q2 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH Pub Date : 2025-09-14 DOI: 10.1002/ajim.70020
Caitlin M. McGowan, Linda F. Cantley, Robert Klein, Carrie A. Redlich

Background

Reports of silicosis among US workers who fabricate and install stone countertops are increasing. Our aim was to better characterize work processes, stone type, occupational health practices, and exposures to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) in this industry.

Methods

A survey was administered to stone countertop fabrication shops to assess shop characteristics, controls, and operations. Shops were asked to share past RCS air monitoring reports. We examined associations between RCS concentrations and stone type, similar exposure groups (SEG), and engineering controls in multivariate models, and RCS exposures by shop.

Results

Of 257 shops surveyed, 98% reported processing both natural and engineered stone (ES), utilizing semi-automated equipment and small hand tools, and a variety of control methods. Only 42% of shops that required the use of a respirator reported conducting respirator fit testing, and only 19.5% performed medical surveillance. A total of 47% of shops reported RCS air sampling, with 38% submitting 292 RCS air samples used for this analysis. Overall, the RCS geometric mean (GM) was 14.1 μg/m3, with 75.7% of RCS samples below the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) action limit (AL). However, RCS levels were highly variable (range 2.8–5100.0 μg/m3), with 9.2% of RCS samples exceeding the OSHA permissible exposure limit (PEL), and 43.5% shops 1 or more samples above the OSHA AL. Use of small hand tools with no controls produced the highest RCS exposures, and dry work had significantly higher RCS exposures than any control method.

Conclusions

The findings underscore the extensive use of ES and the opportunity for overexposure to RCS in this industry. They highlight the need to eliminate dry processing methods, enhance respiratory protection, and perform repeated RCS sampling to monitor the effectiveness of controls. Additionally, more widespread medical surveillance is urgently needed to assess the extent of silicosis in this industry.

背景:在美国制造和安装石材台面的工人中,矽肺病的报告正在增加。我们的目的是更好地描述该行业的工作流程、石材类型、职业健康实践和可吸入结晶二氧化硅(RCS)暴露。方法:对石材台面加工车间进行调查,评估车间特点、控制和操作。商店被要求提供过去的RCS空气监测报告。我们在多变量模型中研究了RCS浓度与石材类型、相似暴露组(SEG)和工程控制之间的关系,以及RCS暴露与商店之间的关系。结果:在调查的257家商店中,98%的商店报告加工天然石材和工程石材(ES),使用半自动设备和小型手工工具,以及各种控制方法。在要求使用呼吸器的商店中,只有42%的商店报告进行了呼吸器适合性测试,只有19.5%的商店进行了医疗监测。总共47%的商店报告了RCS空气采样,38%的商店提交了292个用于分析的RCS空气样本。总体而言,RCS几何平均值(GM)为14.1 μg/m3, 75.7%的RCS样本低于美国职业安全与健康管理局(OSHA)的作用限值(AL)。然而,RCS水平变化很大(范围为2.8-5100.0 μg/m3), 9.2%的RCS样品超过OSHA允许暴露限值(PEL), 43.5%的样品超过OSHA AL的1个或更多样品。使用没有控制的小型手工工具产生最高的RCS暴露量,干性工作的RCS暴露量明显高于任何控制方法。结论:研究结果强调了ES的广泛使用以及该行业过度暴露于RCS的机会。他们强调需要消除干处理方法,加强呼吸保护,并进行重复RCS采样以监测控制的有效性。此外,迫切需要更广泛的医疗监测来评估该行业矽肺病的程度。
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Critical Assessment of the Recommended Alert Limit Curves for Occupational Heat Exposure 职业性热暴露推荐警戒极限曲线的关键评估。
IF 3.1 3区 医学 Q2 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH Pub Date : 2025-09-07 DOI: 10.1002/ajim.70022
Hayden W. Hess, M. Jo Hite, Molly E. Heikkinen, Macie L. Tarr, Erica Tourula, Blair D. Johnson, David Hostler, Zachary J. Schlader

Background

Occupational heat stress recommendations aim to achieve thermal equilibrium and keep core temperature (Tc) below 38.0°C. We assessed the recommended alert limit curves when: (1) work–rest ratios are adjusted based on wet-bulb globe temperature (WBGT) at a fixed rate of metabolic heat production (Hprod) and (2) Hprod is adjusted based on WBGT at a fixed work–rest ratio. We tested the hypothesis that adhering to occupational heat stress recommendations results in thermal equilibrium and prevents TC from exceeding 38.0°C.

Methods

Unacclimated adults completed 4-hour exposures at a fixed WBGT, Hprod, and work–rest ratio. There were six iterations of compliant trials (n = 70 observations; A: 24.1°C, 431 W, 60:0 min; B: 26.6°C, 461 W, 45:15 min; C: 28.4°C, 462 W, 30:30 min; D: 29.7, 453 W, 15:45 min; E: 27.3°C, 412 W, 30:30 min; F: 31.6°C, 290 W, 30:30 min) and two iterations of noncompliant trials (n = 24 observations; G: 31.6°C, 413 W, 30:30 min; H: 36.1°C, 453 W, 15:45 min).

Results

Mean and peak TC across the compliant trials were 37.6°C ± 0.3°C and 37.9°C ± 0.3°C. Thus, 65/70 (93%) and 44/70 (63%) trials did not exceed a mean or peak core TC of 38.0°C. Mean and peak TC across the noncompliant trials exceeded 38.0°C in all trials. The rate of heat gain differed between compliant and noncompliant trials (0.08°C ± 0.07°C/h vs. 0.41°C ± 0.34°C/h; p < 0.0001) but on average thermal equilibrium was < 0.1°C/h in the compliant trials.

Conclusion

Compliance with the occupational heat stress recommendations resulted in thermal equilibrium and mitigated the development of excessive heat strain.

Trial Registration

ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT04767347.

背景:职业热应激建议的目标是实现热平衡并保持核心温度(Tc)低于38.0°C。我们评估了推荐的警报极限曲线:(1)在固定的代谢产热率(Hprod)下,根据湿球温度(WBGT)调整工作-休息比;(2)在固定的工作-休息比下,根据WBGT调整工作-休息比。我们测试了坚持职业热应激建议导致热平衡并防止TC超过38.0°C的假设。方法:未适应的成年人在固定的WBGT, Hprod和工作休息比下完成4小时的暴露。有6次顺应试验(n = 70个观察值,A: 24.1°C, 431 W, 60:0 min; B: 26.6°C, 461 W, 45:15 min; C: 28.4°C, 462 W, 30:30 min; D: 29.7, 453 W, 15:45 min; E: 27.3°C, 412 W, 30:30 min; F: 31.6°C, 290 W, 30:30 min)和2次不顺应试验(n = 24个观察值,G: 31.6°C, 413 W, 30:30 min; H: 36.1°C, 453 W, 15:45 min)。结果:依从性试验的平均和峰值温度分别为37.6°C±0.3°C和37.9°C±0.3°C。因此,65/70(93%)和44/70(63%)的试验没有超过38.0°C的平均或峰值核心温度。所有非依从性试验的平均和峰值温度均超过38.0°C。服从和不服从试验的热增益率不同(0.08°C±0.07°C/h vs. 0.41°C±0.34°C/h); p结论:服从职业热应激建议导致热平衡,减轻了过度热应变的发展。试验注册:ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT04767347。
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A Quantitative Analysis of Kurtosis Impact on Occupational Complex Noise-Induced Hearing Loss 峰度对职业性复杂噪声致听力损失影响的定量分析。
IF 3.1 3区 医学 Q2 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH Pub Date : 2025-09-07 DOI: 10.1002/ajim.70021
Wei Gong, David C. Byrne, Christa L. Themann, H. Amy Feng

Background

Workers in industry settings are often exposed to complex noise, which poses a greater risk to hearing loss than continuous noise at equivalent energy levels. Previous studies have identified kurtosis as an essential metric for evaluating complex noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). This study aimed to characterize the distribution of workers exposed to complex noise, examine the associations between kurtosis and changes in hearing thresholds at various frequencies, and explore kurtosis's role in estimating NIHL and its integration into occupational hearing loss prevention programs.

Methods

The study quantitatively analyzed data from 2400 workers exposed to industrial complex noise and 1520 non-noise-exposed workers in China. Both arithmetic and geometric average kurtosis were used to characterize the work-shift noise records. Linear regression models assessed noise-induced permanent threshold shift (NIPTS) across different frequency ranges.

Results

For workers exposed to average noise levels between 80 and 92 dBA, increased kurtosis levels correlated with worsening NIPTS across frequencies from 0.5 to 8 kHz. However, the impact of kurtosis at lower noise exposure levels (70–79 dBA) remains uncertain.

Conclusions

Kurtosis is crucial for predicting hearing loss among workers exposed to complex noise at average levels of 85 and 90 dBA. The findings have potential implications for occupational safety and health, particularly for the recruitment of workers into hearing loss prevention programs. Further risk assessment analysis could use the noise kurtosis metric to examine the excess risk of NIHL associated with complex noise exposure.

背景:工业环境中的工人经常暴露在复杂的噪音中,这比同等能量水平下的连续噪音造成的听力损失风险更大。以往的研究已经确定峰度是评估复杂噪声性听力损失(NIHL)的重要指标。本研究旨在描述暴露于复杂噪声的工人的分布特征,研究峰度与不同频率下听力阈值变化之间的关系,并探讨峰度在估计NIHL和将其整合到职业听力损失预防计划中的作用。方法:对中国2400名工业综合体噪声暴露工人和1520名非噪声暴露工人的数据进行定量分析。用算术和几何平均峰度来描述工作班次噪声记录。线性回归模型评估了不同频率范围内噪声引起的永久阈值移位(NIPTS)。结果:对于暴露在80 - 92 dBA平均噪声水平下的工人,峰度水平的增加与0.5 - 8 kHz频率范围内NIPTS的恶化相关。然而,在较低的噪声暴露水平(70-79 dBA)下峰度的影响仍然不确定。结论:峰度对于预测工人在平均85和90 dBA的复杂噪声下的听力损失至关重要。这些发现对职业安全和健康有潜在的影响,特别是对听力损失预防项目的招聘工人。进一步的风险评估分析可以使用噪声峰度度量来检查与复杂噪声暴露相关的NIHL的超额风险。
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Landscape of Artificial Intelligence Use for Occupational Health and Safety Practice in Two Canadian Provinces 人工智能在加拿大两个省职业健康和安全实践中的应用景观。
IF 3.1 3区 医学 Q2 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH Pub Date : 2025-09-07 DOI: 10.1002/ajim.70018
Arif Jetha, Hyunmi Lee, Maxwell J. Smith, Victoria H. Arrandale, Aviroop Biswas, Cameron Mustard, Peter M. Smith

Background

Artificial intelligence (AI) can modernize occupational health and safety (OHS) practice and provide solutions to the most complex health and safety challenges. Empirical data on firm-level AI utilization in OHS practice remain limited. The objective of this study was to examine AI use for OHS and firm-level descriptive and OHS characteristics associated with AI use.

Methods

A total of 810 OHS professionals in British Columbia and Ontario, Canada were surveyed in the summer of 2024. Surveys asked about firm-level AI use for OHS and items asked about descriptive and OHS characteristics. Participants were also asked about perceived AI concerns and OHS impact. A multivariate logistic regression model was fitted to examine factors associated with firm-level AI use for OHS.

Results

In total, 29% reported firm-level AI use for OHS. Larger-sized firms and those with hybrid work arrangements had a greater odds of AI use for OHS. Also, firms with high workplace hazard exposure had a greater odds of AI OHS use. More positive perceptions of AI's impact on OHS were associated with firm-level AI use for OHS.

Conclusions

AI use for OHS may be concentrated among hazardous firms and those with the conditions to support technological adoption. Research examining AI's effectiveness in OHS settings is needed to guide evidence-based implementation in occupational health practice.

背景:人工智能(AI)可以实现职业健康与安全(OHS)实践的现代化,并为最复杂的健康与安全挑战提供解决方案。关于企业层面人工智能在职业健康卫生实践中的应用的经验数据仍然有限。本研究的目的是检查人工智能在职业健康安全方面的使用,以及与人工智能使用相关的企业层面的描述性和职业健康安全特征。方法:于2024年夏季对加拿大不列颠哥伦比亚省和安大略省810名职业健康安全专业人员进行调查。调查询问了公司层面的人工智能在职业健康安全方面的使用情况,并询问了描述性和职业健康安全特征。参与者还被问及对人工智能的担忧和职业健康安全的影响。我们拟合了一个多变量逻辑回归模型来检验与企业层面人工智能用于职业健康安全相关的因素。结果:总共有29%的人报告了公司层面的人工智能用于职业健康安全。大型公司和混合工作安排的公司在职业健康安全方面使用人工智能的可能性更大。此外,工作场所危害暴露高的公司使用人工智能OHS的几率更大。对人工智能对职业健康安全的影响的更积极的看法与公司层面人工智能在职业健康安全方面的使用有关。结论:人工智能在职业健康安全中的应用可能集中在危险企业和有条件支持技术采用的企业。需要研究人工智能在职业健康卫生环境中的有效性,以指导职业卫生实践中的循证实施。
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Defining Sex- and Age-Specific Initial Stay Times for Continuous Heavy-Intensity Work in Hot Environments Before Heat-Mitigation Controls Are Implemented—Part B 在实施减热控制之前,确定在高温环境中连续高强度工作的性别和年龄特异性初始停留时间。
IF 3.1 3区 医学 Q2 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH Pub Date : 2025-09-03 DOI: 10.1002/ajim.70015
Fergus K. O'Connor, Kristina-Marie T. Janetos, Brodie J. Richards, Roberto C. Harris-Mostert, Katie E. Wagar, Leonidas G. Ioannou, James J. McCormick, Robert D. Meade, Emily J. Tetzlaff, Ronald J. Sigal, W. Shane Journeay, Glen P. Kenny

Rationale

Industry guidelines recommend work-rest schedules to prevent unsafe core temperature elevations (> 38.0°C or > Δ1.0°C above baseline resting) in an “average” worker exposed to occupational heat stress. While permissible initial work durations (initial stay times [IST]) before implementing rest schedules have been suggested, existing data are limited to moderate-intensity efforts.

Objectives

The objective of this study was to assess whether factors of sex and age influence IST during heavy-intensity work.

Methods

We assessed work durations before reaching unsafe core temperature thresholds (i.e., > 38.0°C or > Δ1.0°C above baseline resting) among young (18–30 years) and older (50–69 years) males and females during simulated heavy-intensity work at 26°C, 29°C, and 32°C wet-bulb globe temperatures (WBGT).

Findings

The likelihood of surpassing a core temperature of 38.0°C significantly increased at 32°C WBGT (hazard ratio [95% confidence interval]: 2.0 [1.5, 2.7], p = 0.001), but not at 29°C WBGT (1.1 [0.9, 1.4], p = 0.342), compared to 26°C WBGT. Median (interquartile range) durations to reach 38.0°C across groups were 32 (23–52), 29 (23–47), and 26 (18–35) minutes at 26°C, 29°C, and 32°C WBGT, respectively. The likelihood of reaching Δ1.0°C above baseline resting significantly increased at both 32°C (3.8 [2.6, 5.4], p < 0.001) and 29°C WBGT (1.5 [1.1, 2.0], p < 0.001), with median durations being 55 (40–82), 42 (35–56), and 33 (29–42) min, respectively. Older females were more likely to reach 38.0°C (2.4 [1.3, 4.3], p = 0.004) and Δ1.0°C above baseline resting (2.5 [1.4, 4.7], p = 0.003) compared to young males. No other sex- or age-related differences were detected (p > 0.145).

Impact

These findings highlight the heightened vulnerability of older females during heavy-intensity occupational heat stress, emphasizing the need for tailored guidelines to ensure equitable workforce protection.

理由:行业指南推荐工作-休息时间表,以防止暴露于职业性热应激的“普通”工人的不安全核心温度升高(> 38.0°C或> Δ1.0°C高于基线休息)。虽然建议在实施休息计划之前允许的初始工作时间(初始停留时间[IST]),但现有数据仅限于中等强度的工作。目的:本研究的目的是评估性别和年龄因素是否影响高强度工作时的IST。方法:我们评估了年轻(18-30岁)和老年(50-69岁)男性和女性在26°C、29°C和32°C湿球温度(WBGT)下模拟高强度工作时达到不安全核心温度阈值(即> 38.0°C或> Δ1.0°C高于基线休息)之前的工作时长。结果:与26°C WBGT相比,32°C WBGT超过核心温度38.0°C的可能性显著增加(风险比[95%置信区间]:2.0 [1.5,2.7],p = 0.001),但29°C WBGT没有(1.1 [0.9,1.4],p = 0.342)。在26°C、29°C和32°C WBGT下,各组达到38.0°C的中位(四分位数范围)持续时间分别为32(23-52)、29(23-47)和26(18-35)分钟。在32°C时,高于基线静息Δ1.0°C的可能性显著增加(3.8 [2.6,5.4],p 0.145)。影响:这些发现突出了老年女性在高强度职业热应激下的脆弱性,强调需要制定有针对性的指导方针,以确保公平的劳动力保护。
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Defining Sex- and Age-Specific Initial Stay Times for Continuous Moderate-Intensity Work in Hot Environments Before Heat-Mitigation Controls Are Implemented – Part A 在实施减热控制之前,确定在高温环境中连续中等强度工作的特定性别和年龄初始停留时间-第A部分。
IF 3.1 3区 医学 Q2 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH Pub Date : 2025-09-03 DOI: 10.1002/ajim.70013
Fergus K. O'Connor, Kristina-Marie T. Janetos, Brodie J. Richards, Roberto C. Harris-Mostert, Katie E. Wagar, Leonidas G. Ioannou, James J. McCormick, Robert D. Meade, Emily J. Tetzlaff, Ronald J. Sigal, W. Shane Journeay, Glen P. Kenny

Rationale

Industry guidelines recommend work-rest allocations to limit increases in core temperature (Tcore; > 38.0°C or > Δ1.0°C above resting) during work in the heat. However, the initial duration of permissible work before implementing these allocations is not specified (initial stay time [IST]) and individual factors such as sex and age affecting thermoregulation are not considered.

Objectives

The objective of this study was to assess whether factors of sex and age influence IST.

Methods

We examined the permissible work duration before reaching Tcore of 38.0°C or Δ1.0°C above resting in young (18–30 years) and older (50–69 years) males and females performing moderate-intensity (200 W/m2) simulated work at ambient conditions of 26, 29, and 32°C wet-bulb globe temperature (WBGT).

Findings

IST significantly decreased as ambient conditions intensified (p < 0.0001). Median (95% CI) durations to 38°C across groups were 59 (43–87) minutes at 26°C, 40 (34–65) minutes at 29°C, and 35 (31–46) minutes at 32°C WBGT. Likewise, median times to achieve Δ1.0°C above resting temperature significantly differed by environmental conditions (p < 0.0001): 66 (56–128) minutes at 26°C, 68 (54–80) minutes at 29°C, and 44 (41–53) minutes at 32°C WBGT. Older females were significantly more likely to experience Tcore elevations of 38.0°C (hazard ratio [95% CI]: (3.1 [1.6, 5.8], p < 0.001) and Δ1.0°C above resting (1.9 [1.1, 3.0], p = 0.007) compared to young males. In contrast, IST for young females and older males were similar to young males.

Impact

Our findings underscore the impact of hotter ambient conditions on IST and identify older females as particularly susceptible during moderate-intensity work in heat emphasizing the need for tailored occupational heat exposure guidelines.

理由:行业指南建议工作-休息分配,以限制在高温下工作时核心温度的增加(Tcore; > 38.0°C或> Δ1.0°C以上休息)。然而,在实施这些分配之前,允许工作的初始持续时间没有规定(初始停留时间[IST]),也没有考虑影响体温调节的个人因素,如性别和年龄。目的:本研究的目的是评估性别和年龄因素是否影响IST。方法:我们研究了年轻(18-30岁)和老年(50-69岁)男性和女性在26,29和32°C湿球温度(WBGT)的环境条件下进行中等强度(200 W/m2)模拟工作时,在达到38.0°C或Δ1.0°C之前的允许工作时间。研究结果:随着环境条件的加强,IST显著下降(p影响:我们的研究结果强调了较热的环境条件对IST的影响,并确定老年女性在中等强度的高温工作中特别容易受到影响,强调了定制职业热暴露指南的必要性。
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Prevalence of Reduced Mid-Expiratory Flow Among Coal Workers' Health Surveillance Program Participants 煤矿工人健康监测项目参与者中呼气中期流量减少的患病率。
IF 3.1 3区 医学 Q2 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH Pub Date : 2025-09-01 DOI: 10.1002/ajim.70019
Laura Kurth, Noemi B. Hall, Brian Ansell, A. Scott Laney, David J. Blackley

Background

Small airways disease is a risk factor for the development of obstructive lung disease and may be present among coal miners without obstructive ventilatory impairment. Our study estimated the prevalence of reduced spirometric mid-expiratory flow among coal miners without obstructive ventilatory impairment.

Methods

Data were from coal miners participating in the Coal Workers' Health Surveillance Program (CWHSP) during 2014–2022 with forced expiratory volume in the first second (FEV1) and forced vital capacity (FVC) meeting quality criteria and no missing spirometry parameter values. We defined low forced expiratory flow at 25%–75% (FEF25%–75%) as < 65% predicted.

Results

The prevalence of FEF25%–75% < 65% predicted among miners without obstructive ventilatory impairment was 7.1% overall, 10.7% among retired miners, and 16.8% among miners with radiographic evidence of coal workers' pneumoconiosis (CWP).

Conclusions

Among miners without obstructive ventilatory impairment, reduced mid-expiratory flow was more prevalent in older miners with longer tenure, specifically retired miners. From a surveillance perspective, reduced spirometric mid-expiratory flow can be an early indicator of more serious health problems in coal miners, including obstructive lung disease.

背景:小气道疾病是发展为阻塞性肺疾病的危险因素,可能存在于没有阻塞性通气障碍的煤矿工人中。我们的研究估计了无阻塞性通气障碍的煤矿工人中呼吸中期流量减少的患病率。方法:数据来自2014-2022年参加煤矿工人健康监测计划(CWHSP)的第一秒用力呼气量(FEV1)和用力肺活量(FVC)符合质量标准且无肺活量测定参数缺失的煤矿工人。结果:在没有阻塞性通气障碍的矿工中,呼气中流量减少在任职时间较长的老矿工中更为普遍,特别是退休矿工。从监测的角度来看,呼气中肺活量减少可能是煤矿工人更严重的健康问题的早期指标,包括阻塞性肺病。
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AMWA's Commitment to Workplace Safety for Women Physicians: A Path Toward Equity and Protection AMWA对女医生工作场所安全的承诺:通往公平和保护的道路。
IF 3.1 3区 医学 Q2 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH Pub Date : 2025-08-18 DOI: 10.1002/ajim.70016
Devki Patel, Meghan Etsey, Vaishnavi Patel, Brianna Clark, Ariela Marshall, Rosy Thachil, Kellie Lease Stecher, Roberta Gebhard

A safe workplace goes beyond simply following regulations, it is a basic right that shields employees from physical, emotional, and psychological harm. This position paper looks at the various aspects of workplace safety, especially for women physicians, highlighting the need for an environment built on trust, inclusivity, and respect. Even with advancements in gender representation, women in medicine often face problems like harassment, discrimination, and systemic inequalities that affect their well-being and career development. The connection between workplace safety and quality patient care is examined, showing evidence that harassment and systemic neglect can cause clinician burnout and medical errors, ultimately harming patient outcomes. This position paper addresses systemic obstacles, such as power imbalances, restrictive contracts, and socioeconomic challenges that prevent women physicians from advocating for their safety. The paper highlights the need for strong reporting systems, independent oversight, and supportive practices for victims as essential parts of a broad strategy to improve workplace safety. Additionally, it argues that supportive measures like better parental leave, hiring focused on diversity, and steps to reduce workplace violence are vital for building a strong medical workforce. By committing to inclusivity and fair policies, the medical community can empower women physicians and provide high-quality care for diverse patient groups. In the end, a safe and fair workplace is crucial for the long-term success of the healthcare profession, leading to a healthier future for everyone.

一个安全的工作场所不仅仅是遵守规定,它是保护员工免受身体、情感和心理伤害的基本权利。本立场文件着眼于工作场所安全的各个方面,特别是对女医生而言,强调需要建立在信任、包容和尊重基础上的环境。即使在性别代表性方面取得了进步,医学领域的女性也经常面临骚扰、歧视和系统性不平等等问题,这些问题影响了她们的福祉和职业发展。工作场所安全和高质量患者护理之间的联系被检查,显示骚扰和系统性忽视可能导致临床医生倦怠和医疗差错,最终损害患者的结果的证据。本立场文件解决了阻碍女医生倡导自身安全的系统性障碍,如权力不平衡、限制性合同和社会经济挑战。该文件强调需要强有力的报告系统、独立监督和对受害者的支持做法,作为改善工作场所安全的广泛战略的重要组成部分。此外,报告认为,诸如更好的育儿假、注重多样性的招聘以及减少工作场所暴力等支持性措施对于建立一支强大的医疗队伍至关重要。通过致力于包容性和公平的政策,医学界可以赋予女医生权力,并为不同的患者群体提供高质量的护理。最后,一个安全和公平的工作场所对医疗保健行业的长期成功至关重要,为每个人带来更健康的未来。
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Employment Status, Work Limitations, Cognitive Dysfunction, and Sickness Absenteeism Among US Adults With and Without Long COVID 美国成年和非长期COVID患者的就业状况、工作限制、认知功能障碍和病假缺勤
IF 3.1 3区 医学 Q2 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH Pub Date : 2025-08-18 DOI: 10.1002/ajim.70014
Nicole D. Ford, Alexandra F. Dalton, Deja Edwards, Hope King, Sara E. Luckhaupt, Kevin C. Ma, Douglas Slaughter, Sharon R. Silver, Sharon Saydah

Introduction

Long COVID may limit people's ability to carry out daily activities, including work. Little is known about the potential effect of long COVID on work limitations and absenteeism. We describe employment status and characteristics, work limitations, cognitive dysfunction, and sickness absenteeism among adults with and without long COVID.

Methods

Using data from the cross-sectional 2022 National Health Interview Survey, we estimated the prevalence (95% confidence intervals [CI]) of work-related outcomes by long COVID status among US adults ≥ 18 years (n = 26,270). Among employed adults with prior COVID-19 illness, we estimated crude and adjusted odds ratios for work limitations (compared to no limitations), cognitive dysfunction (some or a lot of difficulty with memory or concentration compared to no difficulty), and sickness absenteeism ( ≥ 11 sick days compared to 0–10 days) in the prior year. All estimates account for survey design and are weighted to the US noninstitutionalized population. Analyses were conducted in 2024.

Results

3.4% of adults reported long COVID. Adults with long COVID more often reported being unable to work due to health or disability compared to adults without long COVID (p = 0.0006). Among employed adults with prior COVID-19 illness, long COVID was associated with higher odds of work limitations (aOR 1.3, 95% CI 1.1–1.5), cognitive dysfunction (aOR 1.3, 95% CI 1.1–1.5), and sickness absenteeism (aOR 1.4, 95% CI 1.2–1.5) compared to those who did not develop long COVID.

Conclusions

Long COVID was associated with work limitations, cognitive dysfunction, and sickness absenteeism among employed US adults. Workplace accommodations may be important considerations for people with long COVID.

导语:长冠状病毒可能会限制人们进行日常活动的能力,包括工作。人们对长期COVID对工作限制和缺勤的潜在影响知之甚少。我们描述了患有和不患有长期COVID的成年人的就业状况和特征、工作限制、认知功能障碍和病假缺勤情况。方法:使用来自2022年全国健康访谈调查(National Health Interview Survey)的横断面数据,我们估计了≥18岁的美国成年人(n = 26,270)因长时间感染COVID而导致工作相关结果的患病率(95%置信区间[CI])。在先前患有COVID-19疾病的在职成年人中,我们估计了前一年工作限制(与无限制相比)、认知功能障碍(与无困难相比,在记忆或注意力方面有一些或很多困难)和病假缺勤(与0-10天相比,病假天数≥11天)的粗比值比和调整后的比值比。所有的估计都考虑了调查设计,并对美国非机构人口进行了加权。分析于2024年进行。结果:3.4%的成年人报告长COVID。与没有长COVID的成年人相比,长COVID的成年人更常报告因健康或残疾而无法工作(p = 0.0006)。在先前患有COVID-19疾病的在职成年人中,与未患长期COVID的人相比,长期COVID与更高的工作限制(aOR 1.3, 95% CI 1.1-1.5),认知功能障碍(aOR 1.3, 95% CI 1.1-1.5)和病假缺勤(aOR 1.4, 95% CI 1.2-1.5)相关。结论:在美国成年雇员中,长COVID与工作限制、认知功能障碍和病假缺勤有关。对于长期感染COVID的人来说,工作场所的住宿可能是重要的考虑因素。
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