Objective: Our country has limited data on protective antibody levels following primary tetanus immunization. In this study, we planned to evaluate the seroprevalence of healthcare workers in our hospital according age and occupational groups. Methods: Tetanus were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) method. Antibody results obtained through operating system, level ≥0.5 IU/m...

OBJECTIVES Spinal pain is a significant occupational health issue. Whilst neck pain and low back pain have received considerable attention, thoracic spinal pain (TSP) has not. The objective of this study was to systematically identify and report the evidence describing the prevalence and correlates of TSP within occupational groups. METHODS This literature review systematically searched for r...

BACKGROUND Serial peak expiratory flow (PEF) records have been recommended as a first-line investigation in workers suspected as having occupational asthma (OA). AIMS To determine which PEF variability index best differentiates workers with OA from non-occupational asthmatics and unaffected irritant-exposed workers. METHODS PEF was measured at least four times daily for at least 3 weeks in ...

The goal of this research was to investigate the health effects winter pollution on various occupations in Lahore and its neighboring peri-urban areas. A questionnaire survey, key informants, focused group discussions were employed collect data, which included demographic, socioeconomic, health-related information. Descriptive statistics multivariate logistic regression model (MLRM) used examin...

BACKGROUND Hairdressers are one of the largest occupational groups attending our Occupational Dermatology Clinic. However, few seek workers' compensation for their occupational dermatitis. OBJECTIVES To retrospectively analyse and compare workers' compensation claims data and diagnosed disease data for occupational contact dermatitis in hairdressers from 1993 to 2009, for the state of Victori...