Construction of a nomogram for predicting the risk of allergic rhinitis among employees of long‐distance bus stations in China

Abstract

Allergic rhinitis (AR) is an IgE-mediated nasal mucosal inflammatory response whose incidence has increased in recent years. AR is characterized by intermittent or persistent symptoms that can lead to a variety of complications. Nasal congestion, sneezing, nasal secretion, swelling of the nasal mucosa, and sinusitis are the main symptoms. AR is considered to be a risk factor for asthma in both children and adults. 1 The current global prevalence of AR is 10%-25%. 2 In recent decades, the prevalence and morbidity rates among children and adults in China have also increased significantly, 3 with the self-reported prevalence rate in central Chinese cities ranging from 8.0%-21.4%. 4 Certain occupational exposures can also cause nasal irritation and local cytotoxicity, triggering occupational AR, 5-9 with the self-reported occupational AR morbidity rate reaching as much as 55%. 10 AR caused by occupational workplaces can lead to absenteeism and reduced work efficiency. In the United States, AR leads to an average annual productivity (achievement and attendance) loss

The effect of fine particulate matter exposure on allergic rhinitis of adolescents aged 10–13 years: A cross-sectional study from Chongqing, China

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Association of indoor noise level with depression in hotel workers: A multicenter study from 111 China's cities

“…This study aimed to determine the associations between indoor noise and depressive symptoms, as well as the combined effects on the demographic, socioeconomic, and behavioral characteristics of hotel workers. Based on our previous research on the microenvironment of residential, 49,50 and public places, 51 we conducted this cross‐sectional and on‐site survey of the hotel noise level to investigate the health effects of the hotel noise level on long‐term indoor staff depression. The primary outcomes were: approximately 40.9% of the hotel exceeded the 45 dB limit (A), 19.1% of hotel workers showed mild to severe symptoms of depression, different building characteristics were associated with indoor noise, and the indoor noise level was significantly a positive association with depression scores>2.…”

“…This study aimed to determine the associations between indoor noise and depressive symptoms, as well as the combined effects on the demographic, socioeconomic, and behavioral characteristics of hotel workers. Based on our previous research on the microenvironment of residential, 49,50 and public places, 51 we conducted this cross-sectional and on-site survey of the hotel noise level to investigate the health effects of the hotel noise level on long-term indoor staff depression. The primary outcomes were: approximately 40.9%…”

A nomogram for predicting food allergy in infants with feeding problems and malnutrition

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