Relationship between amount of overtime work and untreated decayed teeth in male financial workers in Japan

Yoshino, Koichi; Suzuki, Seitarô; Ishizuka, Yoichi; Takayanagi, Atsushi; Sugihara, Naoki; Kamijyo, Hideyuki

doi:10.1539/joh.16-0247-oa

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“…It is also conceivable that the relationship between lifestyle and treatment interruption may be confounded by socioeconomic status. Our findings also suggest that increased commute times and overtime work may reduce workers’ free time and hinder them from seeking medical attention, which is consistent with the findings of a previous study 23,24 .…”

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A cross-sectional study of socioeconomic status and treatment interruption among Japanese workers during the COVID-19 pandemic

Fujimoto

Ishimaru

Tateishi

et al. 2021

Preprint

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Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has caused interruptions to chronic disease and non-emergency treatment. The purpose of this study is to examine which socioeconomic status groups are most at risk of treatment interruption. Methods: This cross-sectional internet monitor study was conducted on December 22-26, 2020, when Japan experienced its third wave of COVID-19 infection. Out of a total of 33,302 participants in the survey, 9510 (5392 males and 4118 females) who responded that they required regular treatment or hospital visits were included in the analysis. A multilevel logistic model nested in the prefecture of residence was used to estimate the odds ratio (OR) for treatment disruption. We examined separate multivariate models for socioeconomic factors, health factors, and lifestyle factors. Results: During a period of rapid COVID-19 infection, about 11% of Japanese workers who required regular treatment experienced interruptions to their treatment. The OR of treatment interruption associated with not being married compared to being married was 1.44; manual labor work compared to desk work was 1.30; loss of employment when the COVID-19 pandemic started and continued unemployment compared to being employed over the entire pandemic period was 1.62 and 2.57, respectively; and feeling financially unstable was 2.92. Conclusion: Treatment interruption is a new health inequality brought about by COVID-19 with possible medium- and long-term effects, including excess mortality, morbidity, and productivity loss due to increased presenteeism. Efforts are needed to reduce treatment interruptions among workers who require regular treatment.

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confidence: 92%

A cross-sectional study of socioeconomic status and treatment interruption among Japanese workers during the COVID-19 pandemic

Fujimoto

Ishimaru

Tateishi

et al. 2021

Preprint

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“…This study has other limitations as well. First, the sociological factors were not recorded, which could have an influence on dental caries and MetS (29)(30)(31). Second, the present study was a cross-sectional study, so causal relationships could not be detected or implied.…”

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Associations between caries experience, dietary habits, and metabolic syndrome in Japanese adults

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Dental caries could be a risk factor for metabolic syndrome (MetS); however, there is limited evidence of such a relationship in the literature. This cross-sectional study investigated the relationships among dental caries experience, dietary habits, and MetS in Japanese adults. A total of 937 participants aged 40-74 years underwent a health check, including dental examination. Decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT) were used as an index of caries experience. The mean DMFT score was 14, and 12% of the participants had MetS in this study. Multivariate logistic regression analyses showed that the prevalence of MetS was significantly related to DMFT (first vs. fourth quartile, odds ratio [OR] = 1.80; P < 0.05). In addition, the OR of DMFT for MetS was found to be greater in each successively higher DMFT quartile. The prevalence of MetS was significantly related to daily coffee consumption (OR = 0.51, P < 0.01), and the relationship between DMFT and MetS was noted after adjusting for daily coffee consumption. There appears to be a positive association between caries experience and MetS in Japanese adults. This relationship increased with the increase in DMFT regardless of dietary habits.

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“…All participants underwent a mandatory general health examination. Body weight and height were measured to calculate body mass index (BMI), which was categorized as <25 or ≥25 kg/m 2 [24]. In addition, the participants provided answers regarding their age, gender, and other lifestyle-related factors, including job type (office or skilled worker), smoking status (current, never, or former), daily alcohol drinking (yes or no), daily sleep duration (≥6 or <6 h) [25], and amount of overtime work (≥40 or <40 h/month) [26].…”

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Influence of Occupational Stress and Coping Style on Periodontitis among Japanese Workers: A Cross-Sectional Study

Islam

Ekuni

Yoneda

et al. 2019

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The aim of this cross-sectional study was to evaluate the association between the influence of occupational stress and coping style on periodontitis among Japanese workers. The study sample included 738 workers (age range: 19–65 years) at a manufacturing company in Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. To analyze occupational stress and coping style, all participants answered a self-report questionnaire composed of items on their work environment and oral health behavior. Oral examinations were performed by calibrated dentists. Among all workers, 492 (66.7%) workers were diagnosed with periodontitis, and 50 (6.8%) were diagnosed with a high stress-low coping condition. Significant differences (p < 0.05) were observed between the periodontitis and non-periodontitis groups in terms of age, gender, body mass index, smoking status, daily alcohol drinking, monthly overtime work, worker type, and stress-coping style. Logistic regression analysis showed that a high stress–low coping condition was associated with an increased risk of periodontitis (odds ratio: 2.79, 95% confidence interval: 1.05–7.43, p = 0.039). These findings suggest that a high stress-low coping condition is associated with periodontitis among the 19–65 years of age group of Japanese workers.

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Relationship between amount of overtime work and untreated decayed teeth in male financial workers in Japan

Cited by 17 publications

References 20 publications

A cross-sectional study of socioeconomic status and treatment interruption among Japanese workers during the COVID-19 pandemic

A cross-sectional study of socioeconomic status and treatment interruption among Japanese workers during the COVID-19 pandemic

Associations between caries experience, dietary habits, and metabolic syndrome in Japanese adults

Influence of Occupational Stress and Coping Style on Periodontitis among Japanese Workers: A Cross-Sectional Study

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