Work related injuries as well as musculoskeletal and mental disorders are common causes of reduced health, sick leave and early retiremen...
In Europe, work-related skin diseases represent up to 30% of occupational diseases. The EU commission defined lacking of prevention of oc...
Modern pig farming in closed stable environments with high animal densities can lead to poor indoor hygienic quality. Mycotoxin exposure ...
Neck, shoulder and upper back pain is a common musculo-skeletal complaint among workers, afflicting nearly 40 % of Norwegian workers on a...
The incidence of testicular cancer has been increasing steeply during the latest 40 years, and Norway and Denmark have among the highest ...
Breast cancer constitutes 22,8 % of all cancer cases and is the most common form of cancer worldwide. In recent years, the potential impa...
Noise-induced hearing ()NIHL) loss is considered a major problem among Norwegian and international workers. Statistics from NOA show tha...
Background: Humans are exposed to various particles on a daily basis. These particles exist in the environment and in the work place. How...
Several studies in recent years have shown an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases in the general population associated with high ou...
In recent years, an increasing proportion of the work force has been employed in various types of shift work and other unusual working ho...