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Obesity, prediabetes, and perceived stress in municipal workers
O'Keefe LC , Brown KC , Frith KH , Heaton KL , Maples EH , Phillips JA , Vance DE . Workplace Health Saf 2016 64 (10) 453-461 The primary cause of death for men and women in the United States is heart disease. Obesity and diabetes are major contributors to heart disease, and the risk is worsened in the presence of stress. It is clinically useful to identify predictors of obesity and prediabetes in a working population. The purpose of this current cross-sectional, correlational study was to examine relationships among obesity, prediabetes, and perceived stress in municipal workers using a subset of worksite wellness program data from employees screened in 2010 and 2011. Multiple regression models indicated that age, gender, race, HA1c, shift schedule, physical activity, and occupation were significant predictors of obesity in municipal workers (p< .01). Prediabetes in municipal workers was predicted by age, Black race, and body mass index (BMI;p< .01). Perceived stress was not a significant predictor of obesity or prediabetes in municipal workers. Overall, the findings of this study provide guidance to occupational health nurses when evaluating individuals in an occupational health setting. Further research is needed to examine relationships among the variables and validate the models. |
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)
Phillips JA . Workplace Health Saf 2014 62 (7) 308 Occupational and environmental health nurses must monitor credible sources for accurate information, provide timely education to workers, and ensure adequate workplace policies to protect their workforce against Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS). |
Industrialized farm animal production: health concerns
Phillips JA . Workplace Health Saf 2014 62 (5) 216 Modern livestock farming industry practice continues to cause concern about hazardous exposures among workers and nearby residents. Occupational and environmental health nurses can join other advocates and encourage policies that protect workers, communities, and the environment from confined animal feeding operations health hazards. |
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