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Online-first articles

Original article [online first; 17 September 2020]   pdf
Respiratory health effects of the fiberglass-reinforced plastic lamination process in the yacht-building industry
Chen C-H, Tsai P-J, Wang Y-F, Pan C-H, Hung P-C, Ho J-J, Perng D-W, Nemery B, Guo YL
 
Original article [online first; 9 September 2020]   pdf
The deterioration of mental health among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 outbreak: A population-based cohort study of workers in Japan
Sasaki N, Kuroda R, Tsuno K, Kawakami N
 
Original article [online first; 8 September 2020]   pdf
Exposure to psychosocial work strain and changes in smoking behavior during pregnancy – a longitudinal study within the Danish National Birth Cohort
Mattsson K, Hougaard KS, Sejbaek CS
 
Discussion paper [online first; 8 September 2020]   pdf
How to schedule night shift work in order to reduce health and safety risks
Garde AH, Begtrup L, Bjorvatn B, Bonde JP, Hansen J, Hansen ÅM, Härmä M, Jensen MA, Kecklund G, Kolstad HA, Larsen AD, Lie JA, Moreno CRC, Nabe-Nielsen K, Sallinen M
 
Original article [online first; 1 September 2020]   pdf
The influence of occupational class and physical workload on working life expectancy among older employees
Schram JLD, Solovieva S, Leinonen T, Viikari-Juntura E, Burdorf A, Robroek SJW
 
Original article [online first; 20 August 2020]   pdf
Working conditions and health behavior as causes of educational inequalities in self-rated health: an inverse odds weighting approach
Schram JLD, Oude Groeniger J, Schuring M, Proper KI, van Oostrom SH, Robroek SJW, Burdorf A
 
Original article [online first; 12 August 2020]   pdf
Occupational exposure to noise in relation to pregnancy-related hypertensive disorders and diabetes
Lissåker CT, Gustavsson P, Albin M, Ljungman P, Bodin T, Sjöström M, Selander J
 
Original article [online first; 29 July 2020]   pdf
Effect of welding fumes on the cardiovascular system: a six-year longitudinal study
Taj T, Gliga AR, Hedmer M, Wahlberg K, Assarsson E, Lundh T, Tinnerberg H, Albin M, Broberg K
 
Original article [online first; 14 July 2020]   pdf
Psychosocial job strain and polypharmacy: a national cohort study
Tan ECK, Pan K-Y, Magnusson Hanson LL, Fastbom J, Westerlund H, Wang H-X
 
Original article [online first; 13 July 2020]   pdf
Maternal occupational exposure and congenital heart defects in offspring
Spinder N, Bergman JEH, Kromhout H, Vermeulen R, Corsten-Janssen N, Boezen HM, du Marchie Sarvaas GJ, de Walle HEK
 
Original article [online first; 8 July 2020]   pdf
Upper-extremity musculoskeletal disorders: how many cases can be prevented? Estimates from the COSALI cohort
Nambiema A, Bodin J, Fouquet N, Bertrais S, Stock S, Aublet-Cuvelier A, Descatha A, Evanoff B, Roquelaure Y
 
Author's reply [online first; 7 July 2020]   pdf
Authors’ response: Mezei et al's "Comments on a recent case-control study of malignant mesothelioma of the pericardium and the tunica vaginalis testis"
Marinaccio A, Consonni D, Mensi C, Mirabelli D, Migliore E, Magnani C, Di Marzio D, Gennaro V, Mazzoleni G, Paolo Girardi P, Negro C, Romanelli A, Chellini E, Grappasonni I, Madeo G, Romeo E, Ascoli V, Carrozza F, Angelillo IF, Cavone D, Tumino R, Melis M, Curti S, Brandi G, Mattioli S, Iavicoli S; ReNaM Working Group
 
Short communication [online first; 7 July 2020]   pdf
A longitudinal study on the association between quick returns and occupational accidents
Vedaa Ø, Harris A, Waage S, Bjorvatn B, Thun E, Buchvold HV, Djupedal ILR, Pallesen S
 
Letter to the editor [online first; 6 July 2020]   pdf
Comments on a recent case-control study of malignant mesothelioma of the pericardium and the tunica vaginalis testis
Mezei G, Chang ET, Mowat FS, Moolgavkar SH
 
Original article [online first; 18 June 2020]   pdf
Office design as a risk factor for disability retirement: A prospective registry study of Norwegian employees
Nielsen MB, Emberland JS, Knardahl S
 
Original article [online first; 9 June 2020]   pdf
Characteristics of working hours and the risk of occupational injuries among hospital employees: a case-crossover study
Härmä M, Koskinen A, Sallinen M, Kubo T, Ropponen A, Lombardi DA
 
Original article [online first; 28 May 2020]   pdf
Work factors facilitating working beyond state pension age: Prospective cohort study with register follow-up
Andersen LL, Thorsen SV, Larsen M, Sundstrup E, Boot CRL, Rugulies R
 
Original article [online first; 25 May 2020]   pdf
Shift work relationships with same- and subsequent-day empty calorie food and beverage consumption
Lin T-T, Park C, Kapella MC, Martyn-Nemeth P, Tussing-Humphreys L, Rospenda KM, Zenk SN
 
Original article [online first; 17 May 2020]   pdf
Quality improvement activity in occupational healthcare associated with reduced need for disability retirement: A Bayesian mixed effects modelling study in Finland
Kuronen J, Winell K, Kopra J, Räsänen K
 
Original article [online first; 7 April 2020]   pdf
Association between asbestos exposure and pericardial and tunica vaginalis testis malignant mesothelioma: a case–control study and epidemiological remarks
Marinaccio A, Consonni D, Mensi C, Mirabelli D, Migliore E, Magnani C, Di Marzio D, Gennaro V, Mazzoleni G, Girardi P, Negro C, Romanelli A, Chellini E, Grappasonni I, Madeo G, ­Romeo E, Ascoli V, Carrozza F, Angelillo IF, Cavone D, ­Tumino R, Melis M, Curti S, Brandi G, Mattioli S, Iavicoli S; ReNaM Working Group
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Year 2020

Original article 2020;46(5):469-479   pdf full text
The mediating effect of work-life interference on the relationship between work-time control and depressive and musculoskeletal symptoms
Albrecht SC , Kecklund G , Leineweber C
Review 2020;46(4):339-349   pdf full text
Work-related exposure to violence or threats and risk of mental disorders and symptoms: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Rudkjoebing LA et.al.
Original article 2020;46(3):302-310   pdf full text
Do gender and psychosocial job stressors modify the relationship between disability and sickness absence: An investigation using 12 waves of a longitudinal cohort
Milner A et.al.
Review 2020;46(2):127-142   pdf full text
Health economic evaluations of interventions to increase physical activity and decrease sedentary behavior at the workplace: a systematic review
Lutz N et.al.
Original article 2020;46(1):43-49   pdf full text
Risk factors of hospitalization for carpal tunnel syndrome among the general working population
Hulkkonen S et.al.

Year 2019

Original article 2019;45(6):600-609   pdf full text
Glyphosate use and associations with non-Hodgkin lymphoma major histological sub-types: findings from the North American Pooled Project
Pahwa M et.al.
Original article 2019;45(5):465-474   pdf full text
Associations between shift work and use of prescribed medications for the treatment of hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia: a prospective cohort study
Tucker P et.al.
Review 2019;45(4):324-332   pdf full text
Effectiveness of psychological and educational interventions for the prevention of depression in the workplace: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Bellón JA et.al.
Review 2019;45(3):217-238   pdf full text
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.

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Review 2018;44(3):239-250   pdf
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