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Original article [online first; 27 June 2019]   pdf
The influence of multiple occupational exposures on absence from work in pregnancy: a prospective cohort study
Sejbaek CS, Pedersen J, Schlünssen V, Begtrup LM, Juhl M, Bonde JP, Kristensen P, Bay H, Ramlau-Hansen CH, Hougaard KS
 
Original article [online first; 27 June 2019]   pdf
Glyphosate use and associations with non-Hodgkin lymphoma major histological sub-types: findings from the North American Pooled Project
Pahwa M, Beane Freeman LE, Spinelli JJ, Blair A, McLaughlin JR, Zahm SH, Cantor KP, Weisenburger DD, Punam Pahwa, Dosman JA, Demers PA, Harris SA
 
Review [online first; 11 June 2019]   pdf
Effectiveness of occupational e-mental health interventions: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Phillips EA, Gordeev VS, Schreyögg J
 
Original article [online first; 6 June 2019]   pdf
Individual placement and support for young adults at risk of early work disability (the SEED trial). A randomized controlled trial
Sveinsdottir V, Lie SA, Bond GR, Eriksen HR, Tveito TH, Grasdal AL, Reme SE
 
Original article [online first; 6 June 2019]   pdf
Risk factors of hospitalization for carpal tunnel syndrome among the general working population
Hulkkonen S, Shiri R, Auvinen J, Miettunen J, Karppinen J, Ryhänen J
 
Review [online first; 28 May 2019]   pdf
The effectiveness of workplace health promotion interventions on physical and mental health outcomes – a systematic review of reviews
Proper KI, van Oostrom SH
 
Original article [online first; 27 May 2019]   pdf
Predicting future changes in the work ability of individuals receiving a work disability benefit: weighted analysis of longitudinal data
Louwerse I, Huysmans MA, van Rijssen JHJ, Schaafsma FG, Weerdesteijn KHN, van der Beek AJ, Anema JR
 
Original article [online first; 24 May 2019]   pdf
Night work and postpartum depression: a national register-based cohort study
Hammer P, Hageman I, Garde A, Begtrup L, Flachs E, Hansen J, Hansen Å, Hougaard K, Kolstad H, Larsen A, Pinborg A, Specht I, Bonde JP
 
Review [online first; 23 May 2019]   pdf
Psychosocial effects of workplace exercise – A systematic review
Bordado Sköld M, Bayattork M, Andersen LL, Schlünssen V
 
Opinion [online first; 9 May 2019]   pdf
Health and prolonging working lives: an advisory report of the Health Council of The Netherlands
van der Mark-Reeuwijk KG, Weggemans RM, Bültmann U, Burdorf A, Deeg DJH, Geuskens GA, Henkens KCJIM, Kant I, de Lange A, Lindeboom M, van Rhenen W, van der Beek AJ
 
Original article [online first; 2 May 2019]   pdf
Shift work and its relation with meal and snack patterns among healthcare workers
Hulsegge G, Loef B, Benda T, van der Beek AJ, Proper KI
 
Original article [online first; 23 April 2019]   pdf
Correction of bias in self-reported sitting time among office workers – a study based on compositional data analysis
Coenen P, Mathiassen SE, van der Beek AJ, Hallman DM
 
Original article [online first; 12 April 2019]   pdf
The effectiveness of vocational rehabilitation on work participation: a propensity score matched analysis using nationwide register data
Leinonen T, Viikari-Juntura E, Husgafvel-Pursiainen K, Juvonen-Posti P, Laaksonen M, Solovieva S
 
Original article [online first; 8 April 2019]   pdf
Postmenopausal breast cancer and occupational exposure to chemicals
Videnros C, Selander J, Wiebert P, Albin M, Plato N, Borgquist S, Manjer K, Gustavsson P
 
Original article [online first; 4 April 2019]   pdf
A cluster randomized controlled trial to reduce office workers’ sitting time: effect on productivity outcomes
Peterman JE, Healy GN, Winkler EAH, Moodie M, Eakin EG, Lawler SP, Owen N, Dunstan DW, LaMontagne AD
 
Original article [online first; 4 April 2019]   pdf
The impact of national guidelines covering moving and handling of people on injury rates and related costs
Lidegaard M, Olsen KB, Legg SJ, Douwes J
 
Original article [online first; 20 March 2019]   pdf
The role of occupational class on the association between sickness absence and disability pension: A Swedish register-based twin study
Helgadóttir B, Narusyte J, Ropponen A, Bergström G, Mather L, Blom V, Svedberg P
 
Discussion paper [online first; 18 March 2019]   pdf
Re-establishment of post-accident procedures for setting emergency dose limits based on the lessons learned in the 2011 Fukushima nuclear accident
Yasui S
 
Original article [online first; 14 March 2019]   pdf
Occupational exposures to disinfectants and pre-diabetes status among active nurses in Cyprus
Ioannou S, Ioannou S, Andrianou XD, Charisiadis P, Yiasoumi G, Christophi CA, Makris KC
 
Original article [online first; 14 March 2019]   pdf
A case-crossover study of heat exposure and injury risk among outdoor construction workers in Washington State
Calkins MM, Bonauto D, Hajat A, Lieblich M, Seixas N, Sheppard L, Spector JT
 
Original article [online first; 12 March 2019]   pdf
Effects of a multicomponent physical activity promoting program on sedentary behavior, physical activity and body measures: a longitudinal study in different office types
Wahlström V, Bergman F, Öhberg F, Eskilsson T, Olsson T, Järvholm LS
 
Original article [online first; 8 March 2019]   pdf
Associations between shift work and use of prescribed medications for the treatment of hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia: a prospective cohort study
Tucker P, Härmä M, Ojajärvi A, Kivimäki M, Leineweber C, Oksanen T, Salo P, Vahtera J
 
Original article [online first; 6 March 2019]   pdf
Risk of selected childhood cancers and parental employment in painting and printing industries: A register-based case‒control study in Denmark 1968–2015
Volk J, Heck JE, Schmiegelow K, Hansen J
 
Original article [online first; 4 March 2019]   pdf
Association between shift work and suicidal ideation: data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2008–2016)
Kim KK, Lee KR, Suh HS, Ko KD, Hwang IC
 
Original article [online first; 3 March 2019]   pdf
Self-reported skin problems and the healthy worker effect in the general working population of Norway: a three-year prospective study
Alfonso JH, Johannessen HA
 
Original article [online first; 28 February 2019]   pdf
Proportion of mesothelioma attributable to living in industrially contaminated areas in Italy
Pasetto R, Zona A, Fazzo L, Binazzi A, Bruno C, Pirastu R, Comba P, Marinaccio A
 
Review [online first; 25 January 2019]   pdf
Precarious employment and mental health: a systematic review and meta-analysis of longitudinal studies
Rönnblad T, Grönholm E, Jonsson J, Koranyi I, Orellana C, Kreshpaj B, Chen L, Stockfelt L, Bodin T
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Year 2019

Review 2019;45(3):217-238   pdf
Current state of knowledge on the health effects of engineered nanomaterials in workers: a systematic review of human studies and epidemiological investigations
Schulte PA et.al.
Review 2019;45(2):103-113   pdf full text
Systematic literature review on the effects of occupational safety and health (OSH) interventions at the workplace
Andersen JH et.al.
Original article 2019;45(1):53-62   pdf full text
Longitudinal associations between organizational change, work-unit social capital, and employee exit from the work unit among public healthcare workers: a mediation analysis
Jensen JH et.al.

Year 2018

Review 2018;44(6):557-567   pdf full text
Sickness absence after carpal tunnel release: a systematic review of the literature
Newington L et.al.
Review 2018;44(5):443-457   pdf full text
Content and quality of workplace guidelines developed to prevent mental health problems: results from a systematic review
Nexø MA et.al.
Review 2018;44(4):341-350   pdf full text
Precarious employment and occupational accidents and injuries – a systematic review
Koranyi I et.al.
Review 2018;44(3):229-238   pdf
Shift work and the risk of cardiovascular disease. A systematic review and meta-analysis including dose–response relationship
Torquati L et.al.
Review 2018;44(2):113-133   pdf full text
Are work organization interventions effective in preventing or reducing work-related musculoskeletal disorders? A systematic review of the literature
Stock SR et.al.
Original article 2018;44(1):16-24   pdf full text
Intervention to diminish dehydration and kidney damage among sugarcane workers
Wegman DH et.al.

Year 2017

Original article 2017;43(6):509-518   pdf full text
Breast cancer and exposure to aircraft, road, and railway-noise: a case–control study based on health insurance records
Hegewald J et.al.
Original article 2017;43(5):426-435   pdf full text
Occupational class and working beyond the retirement age: a cohort study
Virtanen M et.al.
Review 2017;43(4):294-306   pdf full text
Effort–reward imbalance at work and risk of depressive disorders. A systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies
Rugulies R , Aust B , Madsen IEH
Review 2017;43(3):197-209   pdf full text
Parkinson’s disease and occupational exposures: a systematic literature review and meta-analyses
Gunnarsson L-G , Bodin L
Original article 2017;43(2):117-126   pdf full text
Shift work and overall and cause-specific mortality in the Danish nurse cohort
Jørgensen JT et.al.
Original article 2017;43(1):5-14   pdf full text
Job strain and informal caregiving as predictors of long-term sickness absence: A longitudinal multi-cohort study
Mortensen J et.al.

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