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Work, Obesity, and Occupational Safety and Health

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Schulte, Paul A., Wagner, Gregory R., Ostry, Aleck, Blanciforti, Laura A., Cutlip, Robert G., Krajnak, Kristine M., Luster, Michael, Munson, Albert E., O’Callaghan, James P., Parks, Christine G., Simeonova, Petia P., Miller, Diane B.·2007·American Journal of Public Health
DOI 10.2105/ajph.2006.086900PMC PMC1805035
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There is increasing evidence that obesity and overweight may be related, in part, to adverse work conditions. In particular, the risk of obesity may increase in high-demand, low-control work environments, and for those who work long hours. In addition, obesity may modify the risk for vibration-induced injury and certain occupational musculoskeletal disorders. We hypothesized that obesity may also be a co–risk factor for the development of occupational asthma and cardiovascular disease that and it may modify the worker’s response to occupational stress, immune response to chemical exposures, and risk of disease from occupational neurotoxins. We developed 5 conceptual models of the interrelationship of work, obesity, and occupational safety and health and highlighted the ethical, legal, and social issues related to fuller consideration of obesity’s role in occupational health and safety.

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  • Individuals with obesity have reported receiving lower starting salaries, can be ranked as less qualified, and can work longer hours than thinner employees.

    “Individuals with obesity have reported receiving lower starting salaries, can be ranked as less qualified, and can work longer hours than do thinner employees59.”

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Authors
Schulte, P. A., Wagner, G. R., Ostry, A., Blanciforti, L. A., Cutlip, R. G., Krajnak, K. M., Luster, M., Munson, A. E., O’Callaghan, J. P., Parks, C. G., Simeonova, P. P., & Miller, D. B.
Affiliations
  • University of British Columbia (CA)
  • Paul A. Schulte, Gregory R. Wagner, Laura A. Blanciforti, Robert G. Cutlip, Kristine M. Krajnak, Michael Luster, Albert E. Munson, James P. O’Callaghan, Christine G. Parks, Petia P. Simeonova, and Diane B. Miller are with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Cincinnati, Ohio. Aleck Ostry is with the University of British Columbia, Vancouver.
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Venue
American Journal of Public Health
Publisher
American Public Health Association
Published
2007-03
Volume
97
Issue
3
Pages
428-436
ISSN
  • 0090-0036 (ISSN-L)
  • 1541-0048
DOI
10.2105/ajph.2006.086900
PMC
PMC1805035
OpenAlex
W2153986109
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10.29
Type
journal article
Language
en
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Locations
  • American Journal of Public Health (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • RePEc: Research Papers in Economics (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Occupational Health and Safety in Workplaces
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Workplace Health and Well-being
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Occupational Therapy › Occupational Health and Safety Management
Keywords
obesity, overweight, occupational health and safety, working conditions, long working hours, occupational asthma, cardiovascular disease, occupational stress, neurotoxins, musculoskeletal disorders, conceptual model, ethical, legal and social issues
MeSH terms
Adult, Asthma, Cardiovascular Diseases, Humans, Middle Aged, Models, Theoretical, Musculoskeletal Diseases, Obesity, Occupational Diseases, Prejudice, Risk Factors, Social Responsibility, Stress, Psychological, Work, Workers' Compensation, Health Behavior, Occupational Health, Occupational Exposure, Privacy

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