Search Results - "Uitti, Jukka"

The prevalence of respiratory symptoms and diseases and declined lung function among foundry workers by Koskela, Kirsi, Lehtimäki, Lauri, Uitti, Jukka, Oksa, Panu, Tikkakoski, Antti, Sauni, Riitta

“…Foundry workers are occupationally exposed to a variety of inhalable chemical substances. Occupational exposure to vapors, gases, dusts, and fumes can lead to…”
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An Increase in Plasma Adipsin Levels Is Associated With Higher Cumulative Dust Exposure and Airway Obstruction in Foundry Workers by Koskela, Kirsi, Sauni, Riitta, Uitti, Jukka, Oksa, Panu, Moilanen, Eeva, Hämäläinen, Mari, Lehtimäki, Lauri

“…The aim of the study was to assess whether plasma adipokine levels (adipsin, adiponectin, leptin, and resistin) are associated with pulmonary function in…”
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Cancer incidence among Finnish male cobalt production workers in 1969-2013: a cohort study by Sauni, Riitta, Oksa, Panu, Uitti, Jukka, Linna, Asko, Kerttula, Raimo, Pukkala, Eero

“…There is inadequate evidence for the carcinogenicity of cobalt and cobalt compounds in humans. Consequently, the International Agency for Research on Cancer…”
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Self-reported health problems in a health risk appraisal predict permanent work disability: a prospective cohort study of 22,023 employees from different sectors in Finland with up to 6-year follow-up by Pihlajamäki, Minna, Uitti, Jukka, Arola, Heikki, Korhonen, Mikko, Nummi, Tapio, Taimela, Simo

“…Purpose Work disability (WD) as a medico-legal concept refers to disability benefits (DB) that are granted due to diseases that permanently reduce work…”
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Comparing occasional and persistent frequent attenders in occupational health primary care - a longitudinal study by Reho, Tiia, Atkins, Salla, Talola, Nina, Sumanen, Markku, Viljamaa, Mervi, Uitti, Jukka

“…The aim of the study was to compare occasional and persistent frequent attenders in occupational health (OH) primary care and to identify the diagnoses…”
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Sociodemographic characteristics and disability pensions of frequent attenders in occupational health primary care – a follow-up study in Finland by Reho, Tiia, Atkins, Salla, Korhonen, Mikko, Siukola, Anna, Sumanen, Markku, Viljamaa, Mervi, Uitti, Jukka, Sauni, Riitta

“…Abstract Background Work disability is a complex issue that requires preventive efforts from healthcare systems and individuals, and that too often results in…”
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Subjective cognitive complaints and permanent work disability: a prospective cohort study by Pihlajamäki, Minna, Arola, Heikki, Ahveninen, Heini, Ollikainen, Jyrki, Korhonen, Mikko, Nummi, Tapio, Uitti, Jukka, Taimela, Simo

“…Purpose Work disability (WD) is a medico-legal concept that refers to disability benefits (DB) granted due to diseases. We assessed whether subjective…”
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Collaboration between employers and occupational health service providers: a systematic review of key characteristics by Halonen, Jaana I, Atkins, Salla, Hakulinen, Hanna, Pesonen, Sanna, Uitti, Jukka

“…Employees are major contributors to economic development, and occupational health services (OHS) can have an important role in supporting their health. Key to…”
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Trends in occupational diseases in Finland, 1975–2013: a register study by Oksa, Panu, Sauni, Riitta, Talola, Nina, Virtanen, Simo, Nevalainen, Jaakko, Saalo, Anja, Uitti, Jukka

“…ObjectivesThe objective was to investigate trends in the incidence of recognized and suspected cases of occupational diseases in Finland from 1975 to 2013,…”
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Correction of leg-length discrepancy among meat cutters with low back pain: a randomized controlled trial by Rannisto, Satu, Okuloff, Annaleena, Uitti, Jukka, Paananen, Markus, Rannisto, Pasi-Heikki, Malmivaara, Antti, Karppinen, Jaro

“…The etiology of non-specific low back pain (LBP) is complex and not well understood. LBP is common and causes a remarkable health burden worldwide. Leg-length…”
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Parallel use of primary and secondary healthcare by frequent attenders in occupational health and their work disability: a longitudinal study in Finland by Reho, Tiia T M, Atkins, Salla, Korhonen, Mikko, Siukola, Anna, Sumanen, Markku, Viljamaa, Mervi, Uitti, Jukka, Sauni, Riitta

“…ObjectivesTo investigate occupational health frequent attenders’ (FAs) use of other healthcare sector services and whether parallel use affects their…”
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Work disability after diagnosis of hand-arm vibration syndrome by Sauni, Riitta, Toivio, Pauliina, Pääkkönen, Rauno, Malmström, Jari, Uitti, Jukka

“…Purpose Our aim was to study the course of vasospastic and sensorineural symptoms after the clinical diagnosis of hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS), and the…”
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Improved recording of work relatedness during patient consultations in occupational primary health care: a cluster randomized controlled trial using routine data by Atkins, Salla, Reho, Tiia, Talola, Nina, Sumanen, Markku, Viljamaa, Mervi, Uitti, Jukka

“…Prolonging working careers is a key policy goal in ageing populations in Europe, but reaching this goal is complex. Occupational health services are in the…”
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High cost or frequent attender - both spend resources, but are they linked to work disability? A cohort study from occupational health primary care in Finland by Reho, Tiia T M, Atkins, Salla A, Talola, Nina, Sumanen, Markku P T, Viljamaa, Mervi, Uitti, Jukka

“…High use of services is associated with ill health and a number of health problems, but more information is needed on whether high use of services presents a…”
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Laboratory Test Results in Patients with Workplace Moisture Damage Associated Symptoms-The SAMDAW Study by Nynäs, Pia, Vilpas, Sarkku, Kankare, Elina, Karjalainen, Jussi, Lehtimäki, Lauri, Numminen, Jura, Tikkakoski, Antti, Kleemola, Leenamaija, Uitti, Jukka

“…The mechanisms of health effects of moisture damage (MD) are unclear, but inflammatory responses have been suspected. The usefulness of laboratory and allergy…”
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Employee Satisfaction With Working Space and Its Association With Well-Being-A Cross-Sectional Study in a Multi-Space Office by Lusa, Sirpa, Käpykangas, Sari Mirjami, Ansio, Heli, Houni, Pia, Uitti, Jukka

“…Different kinds of shared and activity-based offices are common today and employees' experiences, perceived health, well-being, satisfaction, and productivity…”
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Correlates of employment status in individuals with asthma: a cross-sectional survey by Taponen, Saara, Lehtimäki, Lauri, Karvala, Kirsi, Luukkonen, Ritva, Uitti, Jukka

“…This study aims to elucidate factors that among adults with asthma are associated with working full-time. This cross-sectional survey of 2613 working-age…”
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Observational cross-sectional study on Symptoms Associated to Moisture DAmage at Workplace: the SAMDAW study protocol by Nynäs, Pia, Vilpas, Sarkku, Kankare, Elina, Karjalainen, Jussi, Lehtimäki, Lauri, Numminen, Jura, Tikkakoski, Antti, Kleemola, Leenamaija, Uitti, Jukka

“…IntroductionMoisture damage (MD) exposure at work has been shown to increase the risk of new onset asthma and exacerbation of asthma. However, most of the…”
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Quality of Life of Patients with Asthma Related to Damp and Moldy Work Environments by Karvala, Kirsi, Uitti, Jukka, Luukkonen, Ritva, Nordman, Henrik

“…Objective Long-term outcomes of asthma related to exposure to workplace dampness are not well known. The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of life…”
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Subjective cognitive complaints and sickness absence: A prospective cohort study of 7059 employees in primarily knowledge-intensive occupations by Pihlajamäki, Minna, Arola, Heikki, Ahveninen, Heini, Ollikainen, Jyrki, Korhonen, Mikko, Nummi, Tapio, Uitti, Jukka, Taimela, Simo

“…•Subjective cognitive complaints predict sickness absence.•Age and prior absence also predict sickness absence in an additive fashion.•Maintenance of resources…”
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