Puumala virus infections in Finland: increased occupational risk for farmers

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Puumala virus infections have been studied in Finland, where they are common, with the finding that increased occupational risk exists for farmers. The Puumala hantavirus is transmitted in Finland by bank voles and causes a mild-type hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome. It is considered an occupational hazard for farmers, but data have been lacking. Data on 5.132 serologically confirmed Puumala virus infections, 1989-94, were analyzed. Cases in farmers and the population living in similar conditions were compared. Farmers contracted the disease earlier and more often than the comparison group did.

Finland, Statistics, Occupational diseases, Kidney diseases, Hantavirus infections, Farmers, Hemorrhagic fever, Hemorrhagic fevers

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Petroleum distillate solvents as risk factors for undifferentiated connective tissue disease (UCTD)

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Exposure to petroleum distillates at work may increase women's risk of undifferentiated connective tissue disease. The chemical solvents identified include paint thinners, paint removers, mineral spirits, and others. The occupational settings most associated with solvent exposure include furniture refinishing, perfume, cosmetic, or drug manufacturing, rubber product manufacturing, medical or pathological laboratories, and painting or paint manufacturing.

Connective tissue diseases, Solvents, Paint removers, Paint strippers, Industrial toxicology

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Occupational status and cardiovascular disease risk factors in the rapidly developing, high-risk population of Mauritius

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A study of the link between occupation and cardiovascular disease was conducted in Mauritius. A group of 2,795 individuals between the ages of 35 and 54 participated in a survey of noncommunicable disease. Their occupational status, physical activity in the previous year, and alcohol consumption were assessed by questionnaire. Unskilled workers reported more physical activity, alcohol consumption, and smoking than others.

Cardiovascular diseases, Mauritius

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