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...

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the Republic of Korea’s Health Emergency and Disaster Risk Management (Health-EDRM). This study aims to examine response pandemic, focusing on Health-EDRM, especially human resources, health services, logistics. Challenges in Korea, including lack medical workforce, confused risk communication, shortage hospital beds, inefficient distribution have been highlighted this paper terms service delivery, logistics, which are components Health-EDRM. It...

Since the International Agency for Research on Cancer classified shift work that involves circadian disruption as "probably carcinogenic to humans," there has been growing concern relationship between night and breast cancer. In Korea, about 10-15% of workers are engaged in night-shift work, cancer is one most common cancers women. The purpose this study was review epidemiologic evidence cancer.We reviewed 21 original articles 5 meta analyses nightwork cancer, investigated compensation...

The socioeconomic burden of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) is significant, and kitchen work a high-risk occupation for MSDs due to the intensive manual workload repetitive movements that are involved. However, there very few studies on rest breaks as workplace intervention among workers. This study examined relationship between insufficient increased MSD risk Korean workers.Sociodemographic occupational factors 1,909 workers were collected from 3rd-4th Working Conditions Survey data. Five...

Navigating multiscale virtual environments necessitates an interaction method to travel across different levels of scale (LoS). Prior research has studied various techniques that enable users seamlessly adjust their navigate between LoS based on specific user contexts. We introduce a scroll-based control optimized for exocentric navigation, targeted at scenarios where speed and accuracy in continuous scaling are crucial. pinpoint the challenges settings with multiple evaluate how distinct...

The outbreak of lung disease among humidifier disinfectants (HDs) users lead to the identification disinfectants-associated injury (HDLI) cases. Subsequent research highlighted respiratory health risks associated HDs but connection cancer remained uncertain. To assess risk development individuals exposed and investigate characteristics exposure influencing occurrence cancer. A cohort study was conducted using national database, encompassing 7343 claimants HDs. focused on 195 confirmed cases,...

Objective This study aims to explore the association between physical activity and high-sensitivity C reactive protein, based on different types of activity—occupational leisure time. Methods Using cross-sectional data from Korea National Health Nutrition Examination Survey 2015–2018, we explored self-reported high levels protein (>3 mg/L). We estimated ORs for high-level using multiple logistic regression models after adjusting covariates 12 970 eligible subjects (mean age 44.8). Results...

It has been suggested that long working hours are associated with various diseases through dietary patterns. However, few studies have reported the association between and habits. Thus, objective of this cross-sectional study was to explore difference in fiber intake by hours. Data a total 10,760 workers South Korea who participated National Health Nutrition Survey (KNHANES), nation-wide survey, were analyzed determine different distributions insufficiency using multiple logistic regression...

ObjectivesThis study aimed to identify the cause of false-positive serum Aspergillus antigen galactomannan (GM) results in our centre.MethodsWe performed a case-control aiming elucidate factors associated with GM results. Independent risk for were evaluated through multivariable regression analysis. An interrupted time series analysis was used evaluate effectiveness an intervention removing identified factors.ResultsAmong 568 patients tested, positive 130 whom 97 had (cases). These compared...

Background: Cigarette smoking is known as the most important risk factor of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).However, occupational exposure to other substances can result in COPD.Case report: A 76-year-old man with exposures mixtures silica dust, gas, and fumes for 10 years a 25 pack-year history was diagnosed COPD.His computed tomogram scan revealed some hyperinflation emphysematous change both upper lobes.In function tests, his post-bronchodilator forced vital capacity (FVC),...

Objectives: This study aimed to find the prevalence and occupational risk factors for major psychiatric disorders among subway drivers in South Korea.Methods: Of all 998 current drivers, 995 participated this study.The Korean version of Composite International Diagnostic Interview (K-CIDI 2.1) was administered by trained interviewers diagnose participants.The questions on socio-demographic characteristics working conditions included some related a person under train (PUT) experience...

Objective:In this review we discuss the health effects among office workers.BR Background: Even if workers are not exposed hazardous or harmful environment frequently, some problems could be happened to workers. Although serious occupational diseases rarely occur workers, it is important consider risk factors for worker because portion of relatively high in all industries.BR Method: We divided possible into three categories; musculoskeletal disorders, indoor environment, and...

Background: There were several suicide events of subway drivers in Korea.The aim this study is to explore work-related factors associated with ideation among drivers.Methods: We analyzed data from 980 male drivers.A section the Korean version Composite International Diagnostic Interview (K-CIDI 2.1) was administered by trained interviewers judge whether a driver has and diagnose psychiatric disorders.A questionnaire also collect on sociodemographic characteristics, work environments,...

Objectives We studied the association between long working hours and decreased kidney function, which was determined using estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), among population in South Korea. Methods analysed nationally representative cross-sectional data for 20 851 Korean workers ≥20 years of age. A negative binomial regression model used to test differences prevalence chronic disease (eGFR <60 mL/min/1.73 m 2 ) divided into groups according weekly (<30, 30–40, 41–51 ≥52...

Abstract Objectives We examined whether the effect of long working hours on risk developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) differs depending individual factors. Methods Seven-year follow-up data were extracted from 2009 to 2016 waves Korea Health Panel Survey. Physician’s diagnosis or medication for hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, and obesity included as chronic status. Smoking, drinking alcohol, exercise levels considered lifestyle behavior. Hazard ratios calculated using Cox regression...

Video-assisted thoracoscopic decortication (VATD) has been established as an effective and potentially less morbid alternative to open thoracotomy for the management of empyema. However, timing role VATD advanced pneumonia with empyema is still controversial. In assessing surgical outcome, authors reviewed their experience in children or necrotizing pneumonia. The charts 42 who underwent at our institution between July 2001 2005 were retrospectively outcome. For purposes analysis, patients...

Severe itching conditions such as eczema or atopic dermatitis can have a significant impact on one's quality of life. Unfortunately, many these cannot be cured, and the focus is often properly controlling managing condition. Thus, it important to understand objectively monitor how scratching behavior changes, based medication treatment environmental conditions. In this work, we explore wearable devices support people with better manage their We carried out three-phase study 40 participants 2...

We aimed to investigate the association between working hours and poor glycemic control using a cross-sectional data from Korea National Health Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES). The participants who were medically diagnosed with diabetes mellitus by physician defined as diabetic patients, patients hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels >9.0% considered "poorly controlled". of HbA1c level was examined linear regression plot, local line logistic analyses. plot showed smooth increasing pattern:...

Abstract Objectives We aimed to explore the association between long working hours and health-related productivity loss (HRPL), due either sickness, absenteeism or presenteeism, stratified by household income level. Methods From January 2020 February 2020, data were collected using a web-based questionnaire. A total of 4197 participants randomly selected convenience sampling method. The nonparametric weekly HRPL was determined. Subsequently, analysis conducted according (1st, 2nd, 3rd...

Various conditions can result in scratching behavior and severe itching such as atopic dermatitis significantly impact on one's quality of life. Because the management many is not necessarily about curing condition but instead properly maintaining or controlling condition, a proper understanding these types accurate recognitions are important. In particular, clear behaviors be difficult for young children those who engage nocturnal while sleeping. this work, we design prototype system with...

The present study was designed to investigate the smoking and heavy trends identify possible related factors among Korean male workers from 2007 2012 by occupational groups.The data were derived fourth (2007-2009) fifth (2010-2012) waves of National Health Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES). Occupational groups categorised into three groups, which non-manual, manual service sales groups. Age-adjusted prevalence rates (>20 cigarettes/day) in men aged 25-64 years calculated. Factors...

Police officers and firefighters are exposed to risk factors for cerebro-cardiovascular diseases, the actual is expected increase compared with other occupational groups. The present study aimed estimate risks of diseases in police groups.Using National Health Insurance Service data, we constructed a retrospective cohort public officers. Three-year consecutive health insurance registration data were used identify firefighters. Cerebro-cardiovascular consisted acute myocardial infarction,...