lobalization increases the connections and interdependence of world business. Advances in air travel technology and accessibility have resulted in the acceptance of travel as a typical job task. The purpose of this article is to present a review of the recent literature on the hazards faced by the frequent flyer business traveler, The hazards are discussed using biological and infectious, chemical, enviromechanical, physical, and psychosocial classifications. Also reviewed arc the pre-existing risk factors of diabetes. cardiac disease. respiratory disease, pregnancy, and hypersensitivity disease. The TImet lnclustry® Dictio/ICIIY (2003) defines the frequent flyer as "the business person who travels often by air, especially on one airline, and is enrolled in an airline's frequent t1yer program" (p. I). Traveling wisely can be defined as the ability of the worker to consider health and safety issues as an essential part of travel arrangements. to be aware of preventable consequences of air travel hazards, and to arrive at the global destination ready to make critical business decisions. For many businesses, the ability to travel wisely has become a core competency that is un integral part of employees' job descriptions.
Noise pollution can cause nonauditory effects on general health and well-being. There is growing awareness that secondhand noise is an important public health problem that is similar in scope to secondhand smoke.
Noise pollution can cause nonauditory effects on general health and well-being. There is growing awareness that secondhand noise is an important public health problem that is similar in scope to secondhand smoke.
Panic attack symptoms mimic other serious health problems and have implications for the occupational health nurse. In the workplace, the results of panic disorder may lead to poor job performance and affect the morale and effectiveness of the entire workplace.
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