Enhanced oxidative stress in workers with a standing occupation.
Occup Environ Med
; 61(6): 548-50, 2004 Jun.
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| ID: mdl-15150396
BACKGROUND: Several epidemiological studies have shown a statistically significant association between standing work and chronic venous insufficiency of lower limbs. This condition has been associated with an enhanced oxidative stress that, according to the literature, could represent a risk factor for cardiovascular and other systemic diseases. AIMS AND METHODS: To evaluate venous pressure of the lower limbs and reactive oxygen species (ROS) before and after work in 62 workers with a standing occupation (surgery room nurses) and 65 outpatient department nurses who can walk during their working time. RESULTS: After work, a statistically significant increase of venous pressure of the lower limbs levels was observed in both the study group and controls. Standing workers showed significantly higher mean levels of ROS after work.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Insuficiencia Venosa
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Especies Reactivas de Oxígeno
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Estrés Oxidativo
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Enfermedades Profesionales
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Aspecto:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Occup Environ Med
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA OCUPACIONAL
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SAUDE AMBIENTAL
Año:
2004
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Italia
Pais de publicación:
Reino Unido