COVID-19 Mortality by Usual Occupation and Industry: 46 States and New York City, United States, 2020

Published: July 9, 2022

Objectives-This report describes COVID-19 mortality in 2020 among U.S. residents 46 states and New York City by usual occupation industry.

Language: Английский

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Occupation and COVID-19 diagnosis, hospitalisation and ICU admission among foreign-born and Swedish-born employees: a register-based study

Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 76(5), P. 440 - 447

Published: Jan. 7, 2022

Background Research on occupation and risk of COVID-19 among foreign-born workers is lacking. We investigated whether working in essential occupations was associated with diagnosis, hospitalisation intensive care unit (ICU) admission similar as Swedish-born individuals had a higher the studied outcomes. Methods Occupational data (2018–2019) 326 052 employees (20–65 years) who were resident Sweden 1 January 2020 linked to registered from 28 February 2021. analysed outcomes different occupational groups four immigrant/occupation intersectional using Cox proportional hazards regression adjustments for sociodemographic socioeconomic characteristics pre-existing comorbidities. Results identified 29797, 1069 152 cases hospitalisations ICU admissions, respectively, our cohort. Workers an elevated hospitalisation, admissions. Healthcare all compared other workers. Relative non-essential occupations, 1.85 (95% CI 1.78 1.93), 3.80 3.17 4.55) 3.79 2.33 6.14) times admission, respectively. The corresponding risks 1.44 1.40 1.49), 1.30 1.08 1.56) 1.46 0.90 2.38). Conclusion Occupation contributed burden this study.

Language: Английский

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Essential work, precarious labour: The need for safer and equitable harm reduction work in the era of COVID-19

International Journal of Drug Policy, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 90, P. 103076 - 103076

Published: Dec. 10, 2020

Language: Английский

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Quantifying strategies to minimize aerosol dispersion in dental clinics

Experimental and Computational Multiphase Flow, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 5(3), P. 290 - 303

Published: March 27, 2023

Language: Английский

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Occupational differences in the prevalence and severity of long-COVID: analysis of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Infection Survey

Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 80(10), P. 545 - 552

Published: Sept. 28, 2023

Objectives To establish whether prevalence and severity of long-COVID symptoms vary by industry occupation. Methods We used Office for National Statistics COVID-19 Infection Survey (CIS) data (February 2021–April 2022) working-age participants (16–65 years). Exposures were industry, occupation major Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) group. Outcomes self-reported: (1) (2) reduced function due to long-COVID. Binary (outcome 1) ordered 2) logistic regression estimate odds ratios (OR)and (marginal means). Results Public facing industries, including teaching education, social care, healthcare, civil service, retail transport industries occupations, had the highest likelihood By SOC group, those in caring, leisure other services (OR 1.44, 95% CIs 1.38 1.52) substantially elevated than average. For almost all exposures, pattern ORs followed SARS-CoV-2 infections, except professional occupations (eg, some scientific occupations) (infection: OR<1 ; long-COVID: OR>1). The probability reporting ranged from 7.7% (financial services) 11.6% (teaching education); whereas ‘a lot’ 17.1% (arts, entertainment recreation) 22%–23% education armed forces) 27% (not working). Conclusions risk differs across occupations. Generally, it appears that developing follows infection, These findings highlight sectors where further research is needed understand occupational factors resulting

Language: Английский

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Risk factors for COVID‐19 among Californians working outside the home, November 2020 ‐ May 2021

American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 66(3), P. 233 - 242

Published: Jan. 24, 2023

Abstract Background Higher incidences of COVID‐19 mortality and outbreaks have been found in certain industries occupations. Workplace factors, including working close proximity to others contact with the public can facilitate SARS‐CoV‐2 transmission, especially without appropriate protective measures. Limited information is available about workers at highest risk for infection. Methods A phone‐based, nonprobability study was conducted between November 2020 May 2021 among California who were tested SARS‐CoV‐2. Participants asked demographics workplace industry, occupation, implementation mitigation Using occupational exposure matrix, three metrics a combination index used categorize We assessed association risks test positivity using adjusted logistic regression. Results enrolled 451 (13%) 3475 potentially eligible study: 212 positive 239 negative results. Those very combined had positivity. Primarily indoor lower odds compared those any outdoor work. There no public‐facing occupations employers implemented measures all control categories—engineering, administrative, personal equipment—had than fewer Conclusions Worker groups higher factors should be prioritized outreach. Assessment collectively provide insight inform preventative actions workers, employers, health entities.

Language: Английский

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Driving under viral impairment: Linking acute SARS-CoV-2 infections to elevated car crash risks

PLOS Global Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 5(4), P. e0004420 - e0004420

Published: April 8, 2025

This study explores the linkage between acute SARS-CoV-2 and car crashes across U.S. states, correlating with COVID-19 mitigation strategies, vaccination rates, Long COVID prevalence. investigation analyzed aggregate crash data spanning 2020–2023, collection occurring March May 2024. Analysis was done via a Poisson regression model, adjusted for population. Key variables included status, month-specific effects relating to initial pandemic shutdowns, rates. Results demonstrated significant association infections an increase in crashes, independent of status tune OR 1.25 [1.23-1.26]. observed despite varying efforts rates states. The found no protective effect against challenging prior assumptions about benefits vaccination. Notably, risk associated be analogous driving impairments seen alcohol consumption at legal limits. Findings suggest implications public health policies, especially assessing readiness individuals recovering from engage high-risk activities such as pilots or nuclear plant employees. Further research is necessary establish causation explore exact within CNS affecting cognition behavior.

Language: Английский

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SARS-CoV-2 infection risk by non-healthcare occupations: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 20(1)

Published: May 22, 2025

Abstract Background During the COVID-19 pandemic, several industries were deemed essential. However, information on infection risk in occupational settings outside of healthcare workers and medical staff (HCWs) remain scarce. Thus, a systematic review with meta-analysis was conducted to compile SARS-CoV-2 non-healthcare (non-HCWs). Methods We screened three databases (EMBASE, PubMed, medRχiv) for studies working population. Several stages severity (infection, hospitalisation, admission intensive care unit (ICU), mortality) eligible. Occupational specifications harmonised according German classification professions (KldB). All reported estimators considered. Studies analysed their bias. Results random-effects meta-analyses assessed evidence GRADE. Subgroup analyses run ‘outcome’, ‘comparison group’, ‘risk bias’. Of 9,081 publications identified, 25 recognised as eligible, mainly describing first year pandemic. For 20 occupations, we able carry out KldB-4-level by integrating all severity. Nine occupations identified statistically significantly increased SARS-CoV-2, four which had relative (RR) > 2: Occupations meat processing (RR = 3.58 [95%-CI 1.46; 8.77]), building cleaning services 2.55 1.51; 4.31]), cargo handling 2.52 2.27; 2.79]) cooks 2.53 1.75; 3.67]). The certainty eight results found moderate or high. Conclusions other than HCWs revealed considerably elevated individual related well commercial services. Trial registration PROSPERO CRD42021297572.

Language: Английский

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Cumulative Incidence of SARS-CoV-2 in Healthcare Workers at a General Hospital in Germany during the Pandemic—A Longitudinal Analysis

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 19(4), P. 2429 - 2429

Published: Feb. 19, 2022

Health workers (HW) are at increased risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection. In order to monitor the infection dynamic on basis of contact with patients, HW St. Antonius Hospital (SAH) were tested four times in one year by PCR and serology. The cumulative incidence was calculated. Swab blood tests simultaneously performed between April 2020 2021. Risk factors demographic information assessed beginning study. response rate above 75% all rounds testing. study comprised 1506 HW, 165 (10.6%) which positive Working an ICU or wards patient (OR 4.4, 95% CI 1.73–13.6 OR 2.9, 1.27–8.49). At end study, majority (810 1363 (59.4%)) had been vaccinated least once. A total 29.1% unvaccinated 5.3% showed immune typical natural Of 73 who provided course disease, 31.5% reported that their quality life continued be impaired. low these may attributed vaccination good hygiene. Nevertheless, a work-related identified, highlighting need improve protection against high developing long COVID found after has subsided. Special rehabilitation programs should compensated reduced work capacity case fails takes time.

Language: Английский

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Occupations Associated With Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Infection and Vaccination, US Blood Donors, May 2021–December 2021

Clinical Infectious Diseases, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 76(7), P. 1285 - 1294

Published: Nov. 10, 2022

Abstract Background There are limited data on the risk of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection in United States by occupation. We identified occupations at higher for prior SARS-CoV-2 as defined presence infection-induced antibodies among US blood donors. Methods Using a nested case-control study design, donors during May–December 2021 with anti-nucleocapsid (anti-N) testing were sent an electronic survey employment status, vaccination, and The association between previous occupation-specific in-person work was estimated using multivariable logistic regression adjusting sex, age, month donation, race ethnicity, education, telework. Results Among 85 986 included respondents, 9504 (11.1%) anti-N reactive. Healthcare support (20.3%), protective service (19.9%), food preparation serving related (19.7%) had highest proportion infection. After adjustment, associated healthcare practitioners (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 2.10; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.74–2.54) (aOR, 1.82; CI, 1.39–2.40) compared computer mathematical referent group. Lack disease 2019 vaccination 16.13; 15.01–17.34) never teleworking 1.17; 1.05–1.30) also independently Construction extraction unvaccinated workers (30.5%). Conclusions Workers healthcare, services, prevalence Occupational risks remained after telework, demographic factors. These findings underscore need mitigation measures personal protection settings other workplaces.

Language: Английский

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