Prevalence of exposure to occupational risks during pregnancy in Spain

García, Ana M. García; González-Galarzo, M. Carmen; Ronda, Elena; Ballester, Ferrán; Estarlich, Marisa; Guxens, Mònica; Lertxundia, Aitana; Santa‐Marina, Loreto; Tardón, Adonina; Vrijheid, Martine

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“…The same research group in Spain searched for risk factors during pregnancy using self-reports, which are the predominant method to report psychosocial risks. The results of these investigations revealed that the prevalence of the psychosocial risks was, on average, higher than any other chemical, physical or biological factors [33] . Several researchers studied the psychological stress in a specific pathology, for example, in diabetes.…”

Section: Job Occupation and Psychologi-cal Stressmentioning

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Effects of occupational stress on the gastrointestinal tract

Huerta-Franco

Vargas-Luna²,

Tienda³

et al. 2013

WJGP

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The aim of this review is to provide a general overview of the relationship between occupational stress and gastrointestinal alterations. The International Labour Organization suggests occupational health includes psychological aspects to achieve mental well-being. However, the definition of health risks for an occupation includes biological, chemical, physical and ergonomic factors but does not address psychological stress or other affective disorders. Nevertheless, multiple investigations have studied occupational stress and its physiological consequences, focusing on specific risk groups and occupations considered stressful. Among the physiological effects of stress, gastrointestinal tract (GIT) alterations are highly prevalent. The relationship between occupational stress and GIT diseases is evident in everyday clinical practice; however, the usual strategy is to attack the effects but not the root of the problem. That is, in clinics, occupational stress is recognized as a source of GIT problems, but employers do not ascribe it enough importance as a risk factor, in general, and for gastrointestinal health, in particular. The identification, stratification, measurement and evaluation of stress and its associated corrective strategies, particularly for occupational stress, are important topics to address in the near future to establish the basis for considering stress as an important risk factor in occupational health.© 2013 Baishideng Publishing Group Co., Limited. All rights reserved.Key words: Stress; Occupation; Gastric alterations; Gastrointestinal tract diseases; Health risks Core tip: In workers, the combination of personality patterns (anxiety/depression), stress and negative emotions contribute to gastrointestinal tract (GIT) alterations. In particular, jobs that produce privation, fatigue, chronic mental anxiety and a long past history of tension, frustration, resentment, psychological disturbance or emotional conflict have been shown to produce gastric ulcers. Irritable bowel syndrome and functional dyspepsia also have significant co-morbidity with mood alterations. Workers with unipolar depression have been shown to be more prone to present irritable bowel syndrome-like symptoms. Moreover, three systems are known to participate in the GIT alterations of workers: sympathetic autonomic nervous system, the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and genetic factors.Huerta-Franco MR, Vargas-Luna M, Tienda P, DelgadilloHoltfort I, Balleza-Ordaz M, Flores-Hernandez C. Effects of occupational stress on the gastrointestinal tract. World J Gastrointest Pathophysiol 2013; 4(4): 108-118 Available from: URL:

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Section: Job Occupation and Psychologi-cal Stressmentioning

confidence: 88%

Effects of occupational stress on the gastrointestinal tract

Huerta-Franco

Vargas-Luna²,

Tienda³

et al. 2013

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“…In one such study, Dr Martine Vrijheid analyzed the effects of prenatal chemical exposure to suspected obesogens (persistent organic pollutants, BPA, and cigarette smoke) by tracking their effects over the growth trajectory from prenatal growth to early postnatal growth and obesity in young children (unpublished data). In a Spanish birth cohort study, more than 2000 mother-child pairs were recruited in the first trimester of pregnancy (Garcia et al, 2012). Vrijheid stated that DDE and HCB did not affect prenatal growth (birth weight) but was associated with rapid postnatal growth and subsequent overweight in early childhood.…”

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PPTOX III: Environmental Stressors in the Developmental Origins of Disease--Evidence and Mechanisms

Schug¹,

Barouki²,

Gluckman³

et al. 2012

Toxicological Sciences

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Fetal and early postnatal development constitutes the most vulnerable time period of human life in regard to adverse effects of environmental hazards. Subtle effects during development can lead to functional deficits and increased disease risk later in life. The hypothesis stating that environmental exposures leads to altered programming and, thereby, to increased susceptibility to disease or dysfunction later in life has garnered much support from both experimental and epidemiological studies. Similar observations have been made on the long-term impact of nutritional unbalance during early development. In an effort to bridge the fields of nutritional and environmental developmental toxicity, the Society of Toxicology sponsored this work. This report summarizes novel findings in developmental toxicity as reported by select invited experts and meeting attendees. Recommendations for the application and improvement of current and future research efforts are also presented.

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“…Relatively few studies have assessed the health of female farmworkers distinctly from their male counterparts or the impact of agricultural work-related tasks on pregnancy outcomes. Besides pesticide exposure, other occupational risk factors that are of concern for pregnant women include ergonomic tasks involving repetitive motion, heavy lifting, frequent bending and prolonged standing and prolonged work in high temperatures with limited access to drinking water [11,12,13,14,15,16]. …”

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Occupational Risks and Pregnancy and Infant Health Outcomes in Florida Farmworkers

Runkle

Flocks

Economos

et al. 2014

IJERPH

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The agricultural industry has some of the highest incidence rates and numbers of occupational injuries and illnesses in the United States. Injuries and illnesses in agriculture result from accidents, falls, excessive heat, repetitive motion and adverse pesticide exposure. Women working in agriculture are exposed to the same hazards and risks as their male counterparts, but can face additional adverse impacts on their reproductive health. Yet, few occupational risk assessment studies have considered the reproductive health of female farmworkers. The objective of this community-based participatory research study was to conduct a retrospective, cross-sectional survey to collect information on workplace conditions and behaviors and maternal, pregnancy and infant health outcomes among a sample of female nursery and fernery farmworkers in Central Florida. Survey results showed that nursery workers were more likely to report health symptoms during their pregnancy than fernery workers. We also observed a self-reported increased risk of respiratory illness in the first year of life for infants whose mothers worked in ferneries. Our findings confirm that agricultural work presents potential reproductive hazards for women of childbearing age.

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Prevalence of exposure to occupational risks during pregnancy in Spain

Abstract: Our data suggest that working conditions of pregnant women may need increased control in Spain.

Cited by 13 publications

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Effects of occupational stress on the gastrointestinal tract

Effects of occupational stress on the gastrointestinal tract

PPTOX III: Environmental Stressors in the Developmental Origins of Disease--Evidence and Mechanisms

Occupational Risks and Pregnancy and Infant Health Outcomes in Florida Farmworkers

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