There is inconsistency regarding the effects of cadmium exposure on liver function between positive results found in animal studies and negative highlighted epidemiological studies. We investigated whether environmental associated with an elevation serum enzyme activity Korean adults.This cross-sectional study evaluated adult participants without disease from National Health Nutrition Examination Survey for 2008-2009. Multiple linear regression was conducted to investigate association blood...

Numerous studies have shown that healthcare professionals are exposed to psychological distress. However, since most of these assessed distress using self-reporting questionnaires, the magnitude problem is largely unknown. We evaluated risks mood disorders, anxiety sleep and any psychiatric disorders in workers industry Korea National Health Insurance (NHI) claims data from 2014, which based on actual diagnoses instead self-evaluation.We used 2014 NHI classified employees as industry,...

The present study aimed to analyze several aspects of the working conditions and health status platform workers in Korea, such as ergonomic emotional hazards. We also compared with that general population. A total 1,000 participated this survey from August 7 17, 2022. participants included 400 designated drivers, food delivery 200 housekeeping managers. face-to-face a structured questionnaire was conducted by researchers who had received specific instructions. focus extended work...

To determine the relationship between shift work and mental health, particularly insomnia, depression, suicidal ideation, among electronics production workers.A survey was conducted with 14,226 workers from an manufacturer in South Korea. After excluding 112 individuals incomplete responses, 14,114 respondents were analyzed. As part of a larger project, we collected data on respondents' general characteristics, work-related health status; however, this study, focused related to health....

Abstract Objectives This study aimed to investigate the relationship between working hours and lifestyle behaviors using data from a large nationally representative panel survey. Methods We used Korea Health Panel Study (KHPS) 2011 2014. Weekly risk factors were assessed by questionnaires. Comparing reference group, weekly 40 h per week, odds ratios 95% confidence intervals for smoking status, alcohol consumption regular exercise status of other groups (<40, 40, 41–52, >52)...

Vitamin D deficiency is increasing worldwide. However, few studies have attempted to examine the vitamin status of wage workers and correlation between working conditions. Hence, we aimed evaluate prevalence association occupational conditions among Korean workers.Wage aged 20-65 years from 5th Korea National Health Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES 2010-2012; n = 5409) were included in our analysis. We measured identified correlations with these subjects.The male female subjects was...

Farming is a strenuous occupation with various health risks, musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) being some of the most common. The risk factors for MSDs among Korean farmers are not well understood. Data were obtained from Farmers’ Occupational Disease and Injury Survey (2012), which interviewed 16,113 participants regarding their demographic profiles, self-reported MSDs, agricultural characteristics. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to identify MSDs. Subjects reported in neck or...

Objectives: Many studies have reported an association between overwork and hypertension.However, research on the health effects of long working hours has yielded inconclusive results.The objective this study was to identify overtime work hypertension in wage workers 45 years over age using prospective data.Methods: Wage Korea aged were selected for inclusion from among 10,254 subjects Korean Longitudinal Study Ageing.Workers with baseline those other major diseases excluded.In end, a total...

This study investigated workplace toilet access related to lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) among women in the Korean workforce. A cross-sectional survey was conducted determine demographic characteristics, occupational risk factors, and employed women. Occupational factors included two questions about toilets at work. LUTS were assessed using overactive bladder symptom score (OABSS) international consultation on incontinence questionnaire-urinary short form (ICIQ-SF). Health-related...

The Korean Work, Sleep, and Health Study (KWSHS) was launched in 2022 as a longitudinal panel study to examine the interactions between work conditions, sleep health, labour market performance among workforce. Baseline data were collected from 5,517 participants aged 19 70, encompassing diverse occupations. Follow-up surveys occur biannually, accommodating seasonal variations health dynamics. To ensure stability, refreshment samples integrated later waves, maintaining cohort size of 5,783...

Abstract Objective To evaluate the relationship between physical demands at work and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) among women their effects on quality of life (QOL) productivity. Methods An online survey was conducted to collect data demographic characteristics, work, LUTS Korean women. Occupational activity, sitting time, musculoskeletal risk tasks, heavy lifting were assessed as work. Multiple logistic regression generalised linear model applied analyze association these factors...

This study aimed to investigate the degree of health-related productivity loss (HRPL) for common health conditions. A total 4197 workers participated in a web-based questionnaire survey from January February 2020. HRPL was measured using Work Productivity and Activity Impairment questionnaire, difference calculated each condition. The burden due condition by product scores percentage participants who complained. conditions most strongly associated with increased were infertility treatment...

This study investigates how household income levels and satisfaction with impact the relationship between long working hours self-rated health (SRH) among Korean workers. We analysed data from Labour & Income Panel Study spanning 2018 to 2022, including 8,954 10,079 wage workers annually. Weekly SRH were primary variables, equivalized classified into quartiles. A generalised estimating equation was used assess poor SRH, adjusted for demographic health-related factors. Subgroup analyses...

This study investigated the association between work stress and sleep disturbance among Korean workers, focusing on mediating effects of somatic cognitive pre-sleep arousal symptoms. Data were derived from "Korean Work, Sleep, Health Study (KWSHS)," involving 4,393 participants. Work was assessed using Occupational Stress Scale, disturbances measured Insomnia Severity Index Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. The Pre-Sleep Arousal Scale utilized for assessing status. For statistical analyses, χ2...

Is suicidal ideation linked to working hours and shift work in Korea? : Chang‐Gyo Y oon , et al . Department of Preventive Medicine, Armed Forces Medical Command, Republic Korea Objective This study attempted use the community health survey (CHS) identify effect long (long WHs) night/shift on among employed population Korea. Methods used data from 67,471 subjects who were administered 2008 CHS which obtained information regarding sociodemographic characteristics, behaviors environment, using...

Background: Recently, the emergence of long working hours and associated conditions such as coronary heart disease (CHD) stroke have gained attention.The aim this study was to investigate association between 10-year-risk CHD stroke, estimated by Jee's health risk-appraisal model for ischemic disease.Methods: We analyzed data from Koreans who randomly enrolled in Korean National Health Nutrition Examination Survey 2008-2012 finally included 13,799 participants.The participants were classified...

With the development of technology, extensive use computers in workplace is prevalent and increases efficiency. However, computer users are facing new harmful working conditions with high workloads longer hours. This study aimed to investigate association between at work self-reported depressive anxiety disorder (DAD) a nationally representative sample South Korean workers.This cross-sectional was based on third Working Conditions Survey (2011), 48,850 workers were analyzed. Information...