The aim of this study was to investigate the association between multiple lifestyle-related risk factors (unhealthy diet, low leisure-time physical activity, overweight/obesity and smoking) self-rated work ability in a general working population.Population-based cross-sectional study, Telemark County, Norway, 2013.A random sample 50 000 subjects invited answer self-administered questionnaire 16 099 responded. Complete data on lifestyle were obtained for 10 355 participants aged 18-50 years...

Objectives This study aimed to characterise participants lost follow-up and identify possible factors associated with non-participation in a prospective population-based of respiratory health Norway. We also analyse the impact potentially biased risk estimates high proportion non-responders. Design Prospective 5-year study. Setting Randomly selected inhabitants from general population Telemark County south-eastern Norway were invited fill postal questionnaire 2013. Responders 2013...

To assess total antibody levels against Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome CoronaVirus 2 (SARS CoV-2) spike protein up to 12 months after Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) infection in non-vaccinated individuals and the possible predictors of persistence.This is first part a prospective multi-centre cohort study.The study included SARS-CoV-2 real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) positive negative participants South-Eastern Norway from February December 2020. Possible persistence was...

Health effects of traffic-related air pollution (TRAP) concentrations in densely populated areas are previously described. However, there is still a lack knowledge the health moderate TRAP levels. The aim current study, population-based survey including 16 099 adults (response rate 33%), was to assess relationship between estimates and respiratory symptoms an area with modest levels traffic; Telemark County, Norway. Respondents reported past 12 months two exposure estimates: amount traffic...

Background:The aetiology behind chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is still poorly understood.The aim of this study was to investigate the association between onset CRS and several common occupational exposures over time.Methodology: An adult random population from Telemark, Norway, comprising 7,952 subjects, who answered a comprehensive respiratory questionnaire including questions on exposure first in 2013 again 2018.Results: New-onset during five-year follow-up independently associated with...

Objectives The aim of this study is to assess (1) whether lifestyle risk factors are related work ability and sick leave in a general working population over time, (2) these associations within specific disease groups (ie, respiratory diseases, cardiovascular diabetes, mental illness). Setting Telemark county, the south-eastern part Norway. Design Longitudinal with 5 years follow-up. Participants longitudinal Norway, aged 16 50 at baseline 2013 (n=7952) after 5-year Outcome measure...

The management of occupational asthma (OA) may be influenced by several factors and removal from exposure is the main tertiary prevention approach, but it not always feasible without personal socioeconomic consequences. Reducing delay between onset suggestive symptoms OA diagnosis associated with a better prognosis. Workers' education to increase awareness trigger agents medical surveillance program directed especially at at-risk workers could helpful in reducing this latency time. An early...

Abstract Aim This study aimed to determine the prevalence of combined body mass index and waist circumference (BMI-WC) disease risk categories in a Norwegian adult population aged 18–51 years describe selected health indicators (lifestyle factors, medical conditions, self-perceived high sensitive serum C-reactive protein (hs-CRP)) within these categories. Subjects methods A sample 1318 adults (aged years) answered comprehensive questionnaire covering lifestyle background variables...

Objective To investigate whether physician-diagnosed asthma modifies the associations between multiple lifestyle factors, sick leave and work ability in a general working population. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted Telemark County, Norway, 2013. sample of 16 099 respondents completed self-administered questionnaire. We obtained complete data on lifestyle, for 10 355 employed persons aged 18–50 years. modelled using logistic regression, introduced interaction terms to with...

This study aims to assess risk factors for SARS-CoV-2 infection by combined design; first comparing positive cases negative controls as determined PCR testing and then these two groups an additional prepandemic population control group.

This study aimed to estimate the incidence of asthma and assess association between job exposure matrix (N-JEM) assigned occupational exposure, self-reported vapour, gas, dust fumes (VGDF), mould, damages from moisture cold, new-onset asthma. We also corresponding population attributable fraction (PAF) for ever VGDF.

<b>Introduction:</b> Despite a decrease in occupational asthma incidence several European countries the last decade, some studies have suggested reversal of this trend. Prospective provide most accurate estimates incidence, but such are rare. <b>Aim:</b> The aim study was to assess association between exposure and new onset corresponding population attributable fraction (PAF) prospective population-based respiratory health Telemark (Norway). <b>Methods:</b> A five-year follow-up based sample...

<b>Aim:</b> Studies have shown that asthma and respiratory symptoms are associated with employment in certain occupations, suggesting these workplaces might need intervention to prevent adverse effects. The aim of this study was assess the association related occupational groups. <b>Methods:</b> In 2013, a random sample 50 000 inhabitants aged 16-50 Telemark county, Norway received questionnaire 16 099 subjects participated. For 64% responders information available for classification by 1988...

It is recognized that housing conditions like dampness and mould can contribute to respiratory symptoms disease due microbial agents. Studies have shown increase in decline lung function associated with damp at home (Tischer C, et al. BMC Pulm Med (2015) 15:48. <b>Aim:</b> To study the association between exposure private homes <b>Methods:</b> The included a random sample of 50 000 inhabitants aged 16-50 Telemark county, Norway. A total 16 099 participated by returning postal questionnaire...

<b>Introduction:</b> It has been shown that respiratory work disability is associated with exposure to vapours, gases, dust, and fumes (VGDF) at the workplace. The use of crude categories may, however, lead loss power. More specific information needed for workplace interventions prevention disability. aim this study was assess association between occupations job change. <b>Methods:</b> A self-administered questionnaire mailed a random sample general population, aged 16 50, living in Telemark...

<b>Background:</b> There are conflicting findings about the associations between smoking, obstructive lung disease and COVID-19. <b>Objectives:</b> To assess risk factors for COVID-19, by comparing PCR positive (PCR+) cases with negative (PCR-) controls using a test-negative case-control study design, including population controls. <b>Methods:</b> This observational, multicenter included SARS-CoV-2 RT- (Real-time –polymerase chain reaction) participants from south-eastern Norway February...

<h3>Introduction</h3> There has been increasing attention on work ability promotion and prolonging working life in Norway. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between several lifestyle-related risk factors (unhealthy diet, low physical activity, overweight/obesity smoking) self-rated ability. <h3>Methods</h3> This is based Telemark study, a cross-sectional population conducted county, Norway 2013. Complete data were obtained for 10 434 participants aged 18–50 years, all...

<b>Objectives:</b> Studies have shown that declining participation in epidemiological studies may lead to biased estimates of occurrence and selection bias. Nevertheless, on non-participation loss follow-up prospective are rare. <b>Aim:</b> The aim the study was characterize those lost possible factors associated with a population based respiratory health Norway. <b>Methods:</b> A five-year sample (n=16 099), aged 21-55 years, from Telemark conducted 2018. Risk were assessed by forward...

<b>Introduction:</b> Chronic bronchitis (CB), defined as chronic cough with phlegm, is a common respiratory condition negative impact on patient quality of life. Although occupational exposure recognized risk factor, there are few prospective studies assessing work for new onset CB. <b>Aim:</b> We hypothesised that increases the CB and assessed whether baseline self-reported to vapor, gas, dust fumes (VGDF) was associated <b>Methods:</b> The study based random sample general population in...

Abstract Objectives To assess total antibody levels against Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome CoronaVirus 2 (SARS CoV-2) spike protein up to 12 months after Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) infection in non-vaccinated individuals and the possible predictors of persistence. Methods This is a prospective multi-centre longitudinal cohort study. Participants The study included SARS-CoV-2 real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) positive negative participants South-Eastern Norway from February...

La fracción exhalada de óxido nítrico (FeNO) es un biomarcador no-invasivo la inflamación las vías respiratorias, concebido originalmente para identificar eosinofílica respiratorias y predecir respuesta a los esteroides. El principal campo aplicación este el asma, pero FeNO también se ha utilizado otros trastornos pulmonares alérgicos no-alérgicos, como enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica, neumonitis por hipersensibilidad intersticial. Una parte importante enfermedades relacionan con...