scholarly journals Global and regional burden of disease and injury in 2016 arising from occupational exposures: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2016

2020 ◽  
Vol 77 (3) ◽  
pp. 133-141 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Burden Of Disease ◽  
Injury Risk ◽  
Occupational Exposures ◽  
Occupational Risk ◽  
Global Burden Of Disease ◽  
Global Burden ◽  
Occupational Risk Factors ◽  
Injury Risk Factors ◽  
Ergonomic Risk Factors

ObjectivesThis study provides an overview of the influence of occupational risk factors on the global burden of disease as estimated by the occupational component of the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2016 study.MethodsThe GBD 2016 study estimated the burden in terms of deaths and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) arising from the effects of occupational risk factors (carcinogens; asthmagens; particulate matter, gases and fumes (PMGF); secondhand smoke (SHS); noise; ergonomic risk factors for low back pain; risk factors for injury). A population attributable fraction (PAF) approach was used for most risk factors.ResultsIn 2016, globally, an estimated 1.53 (95% uncertainty interval 1.39–1.68) million deaths and 76.1 (66.3–86.3) million DALYs were attributable to the included occupational risk factors, accounting for 2.8% of deaths and 3.2% of DALYs from all causes. Most deaths were attributable to PMGF, carcinogens (particularly asbestos), injury risk factors and SHS. Most DALYs were attributable to injury risk factors and ergonomic exposures. Men and persons 55 years or older were most affected. PAFs ranged from 26.8% for low back pain from ergonomic risk factors and 19.6% for hearing loss from noise to 3.4% for carcinogens. DALYs per capita were highest in Oceania, Southeast Asia and Central sub-Saharan Africa. On a per capita basis, between 1990 and 2016 there was an overall decrease of about 31% in deaths and 25% in DALYs.ConclusionsOccupational exposures continue to cause an important health burden worldwide, justifying the need for ongoing prevention and control initiatives.

scholarly journals Occupational Histoplasmosis: Epidemiology and Prevention Measures

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (7) ◽  
pp. 510
Author(s):  
Marie A. de Perio ◽  
Kaitlin Benedict ◽  
Samantha L. Williams ◽  
Christine Niemeier-Walsh ◽  
Brett J. Green ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Occupational Exposures ◽  
Occupational Risk ◽  
Prevention Measures ◽  
Occupational Risk Factors

In areas where Histoplasma is endemic in the environment, occupations involving activities exposing workers to soil that contains bird or bat droppings may pose a risk for histoplasmosis. Occupational exposures are frequently implicated in histoplasmosis outbreaks. In this paper, we review the literature on occupationally acquired histoplasmosis. We describe the epidemiology, occupational risk factors, and prevention measures according to the hierarchy of controls.

scholarly journals Improving and Expanding Estimates of the Global Burden of Disease Due to Environmental Health Risk Factors

2019 ◽  
Vol 127 (10) ◽  
pp. 105001 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachel M. Shaffer ◽  
Samuel P. Sellers ◽  
Marissa G. Baker ◽  
Rebeca de Buen Kalman ◽  
Joseph Frostad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Health Risk ◽  
Environmental Health ◽  
Burden Of Disease ◽  
Global Burden Of Disease ◽  
Global Burden ◽  
Health Risk Factors ◽  
Environmental Health Risk

scholarly journals The Global, Regional, and National Burden and Trends of Breast Cancer From 1990 to 2019: Results From the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shangbo Xu ◽  
Yiyuan Liu ◽  
Taofeng Zhang ◽  
Jiehua Zheng ◽  
Weixun Lin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Plasma Glucose ◽  
Fasting Plasma Glucose ◽  
Burden Of Disease ◽  
Global Burden Of Disease ◽  
Global Burden ◽  
Fasting Plasma ◽  
Life Years ◽  
High Fasting Plasma Glucose

BackgroundThe burden of breast cancer has been increasing globally. The epidemiology burden and trends need to be updated. This study aimed to update the burden and trends of breast cancer incidences, deaths, and disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) from 1990 to 2019, using the Global Burden of Disease 2019 study.MethodsThe data of incidences, deaths, DALYs, and age-standardized rates were extracted. Estimated annual percentage changes were used to quantify the trends of age-standardized rates. Besides, the population attributable fractions of the risk factors of breast cancer were also estimated.ResultsGlobally, the incidences of breast cancer increased to 2,002,354 in 2019. High social-development index (SDI) quintiles had the highest incidence cases with a declining trend in age-standardized incidence rate. In 2019, the global deaths and DALYs of breast cancer increased to 700,660 and 20,625,313, respectively. From 1990 to 2019, the age-standardized mortality rates and age-standardized DALY rates declined globally, especially in high and high-middle SDI quintiles. Besides, the trends varied from different regions and countries. The proportion of the patients in the 70+ years age group increased globally. Deaths of breast cancer attributable to high fasting plasma glucose and high body mass index increased globally, and high fasting plasma glucose was the greatest contributor to the global breast cancer deaths.ConclusionThe burden of breast cancer in higher SDI quintiles had gone down while the burden was still on the rise in lower SDI quintiles. It is necessary to appeal to the public to decrease the exposure of the risk factors.

scholarly journals Addictive behaviors: where do we stand, and where are we going?

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 215-215 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Burden Of Disease ◽  
Global Burden Of Disease ◽  
Global Burden ◽  
Addictive Behaviors ◽  
Brain Disorder ◽  
Treatment Approaches ◽  
Biomedical Treatment ◽  
The Way

Tobacco and alcohol use remain the most prevalent addictive behaviors reported and the leading risk factors for global burden of disease, injury, and death. Considering addiction as a chronically relapsing brain disorder has opened up the way for biomedical treatment approaches.

scholarly journals A burden assessment of occupational exposures in Iran, 1990–2010: Findings from the global burden of disease study 2010

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 56
Author(s):  
Shohreh Naderimagham ◽  
ShararehR NiakanKalhori ◽  
Ali Behzadi ◽  
Hamidreza Maharlou ◽  
Shadi Rahimzadeh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Burden Of Disease ◽  
Occupational Exposures ◽  
Global Burden Of Disease ◽  
Global Burden ◽  
Disease Study
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