ISSN:0096-1736    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1980

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0096-1736    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1980

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0096-1736    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1980

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0096-1736    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1980

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

In order to assess the importance of physical accessibility in the efficacy of a union-sponsored, worksite-based hypettension detection and treatment program, the experience of patients offered identical systematic treatment in worksite and non-worksite settings was compared. Although attrition was greater in the offsite clinic in the first year, the difference disappeared by the second year. Successful blood pressure control was maintained over three years in both treatment sites. These results suggest that physical accessibility was not the sole or even the most important factor producing favorable results in this program. Other factors such as protocol-directed treatment by nonphysicians, the categorical nature of the program, lack of cost, and a socially cohesive work community may singly or together be factors responsible for successful therapy.

ISSN:0096-1736    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1980

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

A critique of 48 recent articles dealing with occupational health was undertaken by two readers using a set of questions devised to assess adherence to selected methodologic principles concerning data quality. Articles were read independently, responses to assessment questions were discussed and differences between readers reconciled. The greatest inattention to principles was found in the areas of sample size; definition of exposure; description, standardization, and validation of data sources; use of “blind” observers; and the possible effect of missing data on the results. Rigorous attention to these methodologic principles is necessary if the results of studies are to be accepted and applied in the prevention and control of occupational hazards.

ISSN:0096-1736    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1980

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Twenty-one men with DBCP-related sperm count suppression were re-examined one year after termination of exposure in July 7977. When examined initially, 12 of these men were azoospermic and nine oligospermic. By October 1978 the sperm count of eight of the nine oligospermic men had improved considerably, six having recovered to a normospermic state. None of the 12 azoospermic men had improved by August 1978. Eleven of the 12 men exposed for more than four years were azoospermic. Serum folliclestimulating hormone (FSH) for these 11 men increased significantly between assessments. Four children were born to the wives of the nine oligospermic men; three of the children were normal and one had several defects. The significance of this observation cannot be interpreted in terms of DBCP exposure, since this study was not designed to examine pregnancy outcome.

ISSN:0096-1736    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1980

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Increasing governmental requirements are now forcing the occupational physician to examine automated health testing systems for employee health surveillance. Many companies have chosen to use mobile systems. The array of possibilities is bewildering and providers of such services vary widely. This article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of mobile health testing and also provides a checklist which can be used to assure optimization of such a program.

ISSN:0096-1736    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1980

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

The United Association of journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry was concerned about the numerous occupational hazards to which its members were exposed and therefore wanted to determine whether unusual mortality patterns could be identified among its membership. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health undertook a mortality analysis of the United Association's members and found significant excesses of cancer of the esophagus and of the respiratory and lymphatic systems among those in the plumbing trade. Although plumbers are potentially exposed to several known and suspected carcinogens, additional study is needed to further document the excesses and to determine whether these excesses can be related to specific occupational exposures.

ISSN:0096-1736    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1980

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0096-1736    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1980

数据来源: OVID