Association between DNA damage, dietary patterns, nutritional status, and non-communicable diseases in coal miners
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-04922-8
Abstract: Several negative health effects have been associated with environmental pollution. Coal mining activities are related to DNA damage. However, the impact of lifestyle as well as environmental exposure must be considered when evaluating the extent… read more here.
Keywords: dna damage; coal miners; nutritional status; damage ... See more keywords
Coal miners’ livelihood vulnerability to economic shock: Multi-criteria assessment and policy implications
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2017.12.017
Abstract: Because of the profound adjustment of the global economy and significant fluctuations in energy prices, many coal workers in coal-mining cities are experiencing great risks to their livelihood. Thus, coal workers’ livelihood have become an… read more here.
Keywords: livelihood vulnerability; policy; miners livelihood; vulnerability ... See more keywords
The relationship between occupational stress, musculoskeletal disorders and the mental health of coal miners: The interaction between BDNF gene, TPH2 gene polymorphism and the environment.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2020.12.061
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Mental disorders are prevalent among the population and seriously endanger people's working ability as well as their physical and mental health. This study employed stratified cluster random sampling to examine occupational stress, musculoskeletal disorders… read more here.
Keywords: gene; coal miners; mental disorders; occupational stress ... See more keywords
Among All Miners, Coal Miners Demonstrate a Disproportionately High Prevalence of Obstructive Spirometric Abnormality and Chronic Bronchitis
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DOI: 10.1097/jom.0000000000001547
Abstract: Objective: To compare the prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) between miners extracting coal versus other minerals. Methods: The study population was based on New Mexico miners, mostly Hispanic and American Indian, attending a… read more here.
Keywords: chronic bronchitis; among miners; prevalence; coal miners ... See more keywords
Mining Tenure and Job Duties Differ Among Contemporary and Historic Underground Coal Miners With Progressive Massive Fibrosis
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DOI: 10.1097/jom.0000000000002746
Abstract: Our findings suggest that hazardous dust exposures in coal mines are not limited to miners working in occupations designated for regulatory sampling, and further implicate crystalline silica as a key factor in the resurgence of… read more here.
Keywords: mining; tenure; progressive massive; miners progressive ... See more keywords
Relationship Between Physical Activity Patterns and Metabolic Syndrome Among Male Coal Miners of Shanxi Province in China.
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DOI: 10.1123/ijsnem.2015-0320
Abstract: OBJECTIVE This study aimed to investigate the relationship between metabolic syndrome (MetS) and physical activity (PA) in different domains among male coal miners of Shanxi Province in China. METHOD The study was conducted from July… read more here.
Keywords: male coal; coal miners; among male; metabolic syndrome ... See more keywords
The utility of health belief model to explain self-protective behaviour against pneumoconiosis in Chinese underground coal miners: a cross-sectional study
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-026772
Abstract: Objectives Coal workers’ pneumoconiosis is caused by exposure to respirable coal mine dust. The self-protection of underground coal miners (UCM) plays an irreplaceable role against this threat. The purpose of this study was to evaluate… read more here.
Keywords: underground coal; health; study; coal ... See more keywords
Prevalence and severity of abnormal lung function among US former coal miners with and without radiographic coal workers’ pneumoconiosis
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DOI: 10.1136/oemed-2021-107872
Abstract: Objectives Examination of lung function abnormalities among coal miners has historically focused on actively working miners. This likely underestimates the true burden of chronic respiratory disease. The objective of this study was to characterise patterns… read more here.
Keywords: lung function; coal; lung; former coal ... See more keywords
Increased odds of mortality from non-malignant respiratory disease and lung cancer are highest among US coal miners born after 1939
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DOI: 10.1136/oemed-2022-108539
Abstract: Objectives Coal miners suffer increased mortality from non-malignant respiratory diseases (NMRD), including pneumoconioses and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, compared with the US population. We characterised mortality trends from NMRD, lung cancer and ischaemic heart disease… read more here.
Keywords: lung cancer; mortality; coal miners;
Submission of mandatory respiratory health examinations among US coal miners participating in the Coal Workers’ Health Surveillance Program
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DOI: 10.1136/oemed-2022-108644
Abstract: Background Mandatory examination requirements for US coal miners newly entering the workforce have been in place since the 1969 Coal Act mandated chest radiographs and were updated to include spirometry with promulgation of the 2014… read more here.
Keywords: mandatory respiratory; health; coal; health surveillance ... See more keywords
Quality of life and influencing factors of coal miners in Xuzhou, China.
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DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2018.01.14
Abstract: Background Coal industry is one of the national pillar industries in China. A large number of coal miners are exposed to various occupational hazards, which might cause occupational disease. The aim of the study was… read more here.
Keywords: health; coal; quality life; coal miners ... See more keywords