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Early Career Burnout Trajectories among Child Protective Services Workers

Radey, Melissa

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Wilke, Dina J.

2025/10/01 | Work Stress 2025 Oct; 39(4):416-433 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Burnout, or physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion resulting from chronic workplace stress, is highly prevalent and of high consequence. Most U.S. workers (60%) report experiencing at least one symptom of burnout, and symptoms pose a significant threat to worker performance, worker wellbeing, and workplace operation. Despite burnout's detriment ...

08/10/2026

Title : Early Career Burnout Trajectories among Child Protective Services Workers Personal Author(s) : Radey, Melissa;Wilke, Dina J.; Published Date : 2025/10/01 Pages in Document : 19 pdf pages Source : Work Stress 2025 Oct; 39(4):416-433 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258688 Journal Title : Work and Stress
Radey, Melissa and Wilke, Dina J. (2025). Early Career Burnout Trajectories among Child Protective Services Workers. Work and Stress. 39(4).

Radey, Melissa and Wilke, Dina J. "Early Career Burnout Trajectories among Child Protective Services Workers" Work and Stress 39, no. 4 (2025)

Radey, Melissa and Wilke, Dina J. "Early Career Burnout Trajectories among Child Protective Services Workers" Work and Stress, vol. 39, no. 4, 2025
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Radey, Melissa AU - Wilke, Dina J. AB - Burnout, or physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion resulting from chronic workplace stress, is highly prevalent and of high consequence. Most U.S. workers (60%) report experiencing at least one symptom of burnout, and symptoms pose a significant threat to worker performance, worker wellbeing, and workplace operation. Despite burnout's detrimental effects, limited research considers the development of burnout over the early career stage. Applying time-stress exposure and initial impact models, this study uses the Florida Study of Professionals for Safe Families (FSPSF; n = 1,019 individuals, n = 3,424 observations), a statewide, longitudinal cohort study of newly-hired child protective services (CPS) workers, to consider burnout symptoms from 6 months to 3 years on the job. Multi-level mixed effects regression analyses indicated the curvilinear nature of both work - and client-related burnout symptoms over time; the two-year, protective benefit of changing child welfare jobs; and the importance of job attributes in explaining protective effects of job change for work-related, but not client-related, burnout. Findings suggest the importance of targeted strategies to lower burnout (e.g. supervisory support, within-agency job change) particularly after 12-24 months on the job at the peak of burnout symptoms. AN - cdc:258688 IS - 4 J2 - Work and Stress KW - Cohort Studies KW - Burnout, Professional KW - Safety KW - Occupational Health KW - Child Care KW - Burnout; Job stress; Wellbeing; Longitudinal study; Cohort studies; Occupational psychology; Children; KW - Author Keywords: Workplace burnout; frontline workers; child welfare; longitudinal KW - Burnout, Professional KW - Child Care KW - Cohort Studies KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety PY - 2025/10/01 T2 - Work and Stress T2 - Work Stress 2025 Oct; 39(4):416-433 TI - Early Career Burnout Trajectories among Child Protective Services Workers VL - 39 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258688 ER -
Informing a Program to Increase Lifejacket Use with Pacific Northwest Fishermen

Kincl, Laurel D.

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Vaughan, Amelia

2026/04/01 | J Agromedicine 2026 Apr; 31(2):291-299 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Objective: Fatalities continue to plague the US commercial fishing industry and have broad impacts on coastal communities and families. The success of the Lifejackets for Lobstermen program in the US Northeast led to the development of a Pacific Northwest regional Fishermen Led Injury Prevention Program (FLIPP) for Lifejackets. To be effective in a ...

08/10/2026

Title : Informing a Program to Increase Lifejacket Use with Pacific Northwest Fishermen Personal Author(s) : Kincl, Laurel D.;Vaughan, Amelia;Chang, Sharon;Kasner, Edward;Milkovich, Pamela J.;Sorensen, Julie A.; Published Date : 2026/04/01 Pages in Document : 10 pdf pages Source : J Agromedicine 2026 Apr; 31(2):291-299 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258687 Journal Title : Journal of Agromedicine
Kincl, Laurel D. et al. (2026). Informing a Program to Increase Lifejacket Use with Pacific Northwest Fishermen. Journal of Agromedicine. 31(2).

Kincl, Laurel D. et al. "Informing a Program to Increase Lifejacket Use with Pacific Northwest Fishermen" Journal of Agromedicine 31, no. 2 (2026)

Kincl, Laurel D. et al. "Informing a Program to Increase Lifejacket Use with Pacific Northwest Fishermen" Journal of Agromedicine, vol. 31, no. 2, 2026
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Kincl, Laurel D. AU - Vaughan, Amelia AU - Chang, Sharon AU - Kasner, Edward AU - Milkovich, Pamela J. AU - Sorensen, Julie A. AB - Objective: Fatalities continue to plague the US commercial fishing industry and have broad impacts on coastal communities and families. The success of the Lifejackets for Lobstermen program in the US Northeast led to the development of a Pacific Northwest regional Fishermen Led Injury Prevention Program (FLIPP) for Lifejackets. To be effective in a different region with distinct fisheries, adaptations must be based on regional community input. The goal of this research was to collect and apply the perspectives of commercial fishermen and community partners to improve vessel safety and in particular, lifejacket use, to guide the development of the FLIPP for Lifejackets program. Methods: Four approaches were used in Washington and Oregon: (1) structured interviews with commercial fishing community partners, (2) surveys with fishermen, (3) lifejacket ranking by fishermen, and (4) brief surveys of regional fish observers. Results: Commercial fishing community partners (n = 54) confirmed that: a variety of brands/designs with good potential for commercial fishermen exist; there is interest in education around advances in materials and design; and the style depends on fishery, fishermen, and season. There is not a perfect model for all commercial fishing situations. From 98 fishermen interviewed, 15% always reported wearing a lifejacket on deck, 16% most, 40% some, and 25% none of the time. Most fishermen agreed it was important to wear a lifejacket/personal flotation device (PFD) (75%) and indicated interest in learning about new types of lifejackets (71%). Fishermen completed a ranking (n = 56), which showed the Mustang Inflatable Work Vest and Kent Rogue Work Vest stood out as the most preferred lifejackets. The majority of regional fish observers (n = 22) shared the frequency of vessels with at least one crew wearing a lifejacket was below 50%. Most reported fishermen's use of lifejackets was situational and agreed that attitudes regarding lifejacket use among fishermen had become more positive since they began observing. Conclusion: Conversations and connections established through our efforts created collaborative opportunities and directly informed the design of the FLIPP for Lifejackets Program. These approaches can be used in other regions to establish commercial fishing as a safer industry. AN - cdc:258687 IS - 2 J2 - Journal of Agromedicine KW - Protective Devices KW - Hunting KW - Safety KW - Occupational Health KW - Mortality KW - Fatalities; Fishing industry; Life jackets; Intervention; Safety practices; Personal flotation device; PFD; Injury prevention; KW - Author Keywords: Commercial fishing safety; intervention; lifejackets KW - Hunting KW - Mortality KW - Occupational Health KW - Protective Devices KW - Safety PY - 2026/04/01 T2 - Journal of Agromedicine T2 - J Agromedicine 2026 Apr; 31(2):291-299 TI - Informing a Program to Increase Lifejacket Use with Pacific Northwest Fishermen VL - 31 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258687 ER -
Community Assessment of Chemical Exposures After a Train Derailment - East Palestine, Ohio, and Darlington Township, Pennsylvania, February-March 2023

Dulcey, Melissa

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Madera-Garcia, Valerie

2026/04/01 | J Occup Environ Med 2026 Apr; 68(4):291-298 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate chemical exposures and health effects after a train derailment in Ohio, near the Pennsylvania border. Methods: Cross-sectional data (February-March 2023) on symptoms, exposures, medical care, and needs were collected using the Assessment of Chemical Exposures toolkit. Associations between exposures and sympto ...

08/10/2026

Title : Community Assessment of Chemical Exposures After a Train Derailment - East Palestine, Ohio, and Darlington Township, Pennsylvania, February-March 2023 Personal Author(s) : Dulcey, Melissa;Madera-Garcia, Valerie;Shi, Dallas S.;Parasram, Vidisha;Gichuhi, Beatrice;Burr, Kathryn;Faherty, Emily A. G.;Crisp, Carolyn A.;Cornforth, Daniel M.;Dunn, Ian;Goldsworthy, Lisa;Tremarelli, Maraia R.;Dickerson, Kristen;Watkins, Sharon M.;Vins, Wesley;Dewart, Courtney M.;Shugart, Jill M.;Orr, Maureen F.;Larson, Theodore C.; Published Date : 2026/04/01 Pages in Document : 8 pdf pages Source : J Occup Environ Med 2026 Apr; 68(4):291-298 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258686 Journal Title : Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Dulcey, Melissa et al. (2026). Community Assessment of Chemical Exposures After a Train Derailment - East Palestine, Ohio, and Darlington Township, Pennsylvania, February-March 2023. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. 68(4).

Dulcey, Melissa et al. "Community Assessment of Chemical Exposures After a Train Derailment - East Palestine, Ohio, and Darlington Township, Pennsylvania, February-March 2023" Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 68, no. 4 (2026)

Dulcey, Melissa et al. "Community Assessment of Chemical Exposures After a Train Derailment - East Palestine, Ohio, and Darlington Township, Pennsylvania, February-March 2023" Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, vol. 68, no. 4, 2026
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Dulcey, Melissa AU - Madera-Garcia, Valerie AU - Shi, Dallas S. AU - Parasram, Vidisha AU - Gichuhi, Beatrice AU - Burr, Kathryn AU - Faherty, Emily A. G. AU - Crisp, Carolyn A. AU - Cornforth, Daniel M. AU - Dunn, Ian AU - Goldsworthy, Lisa AU - Tremarelli, Maraia R. AU - Dickerson, Kristen AU - Watkins, Sharon M. AU - Vins, Wesley AU - Dewart, Courtney M. AU - Shugart, Jill M. AU - Orr, Maureen F. AU - Larson, Theodore C. AB - Objective: This study aimed to evaluate chemical exposures and health effects after a train derailment in Ohio, near the Pennsylvania border. Methods: Cross-sectional data (February-March 2023) on symptoms, exposures, medical care, and needs were collected using the Assessment of Chemical Exposures toolkit. Associations between exposures and symptoms were analyzed using logistic regression. Results: Participants reported chemical exposures (86%), mental health symptoms (70%), and physical symptoms (92%). Ears, nose, or throat symptoms (80%) and headache (76%) were the most common. Forty-one percent sought medical care, and 44% had unmet needs. Participants aged 18-64 years had higher odds of experiencing ophthalmic (odds ratio [OR], 1.51; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.04-2.19), neurological (OR, 2.40; 95% CI, 1.51-3.83), and dermatological symptoms (OR, 1.50; 95% CI, 1.04-2.15), compared with participants aged ≥65 years. Conclusions: Most participants experienced chemical exposures, symptoms, and needs. Findings supported the establishment of a permanent health clinic. AN - cdc:258686 IS - 4 J2 - Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine KW - Emergencies KW - Emergency Responders KW - Safety KW - Occupational Health KW - Community Health Services KW - Mental Health KW - Hazardous Substances KW - Emergency response; Community health; Chemical hazards; Health effects; Exposure assessment; Cross sectional studies; Hazardous materials; Mental health; Medical care; KW - Author Keywords: train derailment; emergency response; community health; environmental public health; assessment of chemical exposures; ACE KW - Community Health Services KW - Emergencies KW - Emergency Responders KW - Hazardous Substances KW - Mental Health KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety PY - 2026/04/01 T2 - Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine T2 - J Occup Environ Med 2026 Apr; 68(4):291-298 TI - Community Assessment of Chemical Exposures After a Train Derailment - East Palestine, Ohio, and Darlington Township, Pennsylvania, February-March 2023 VL - 68 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258686 ER -
Effects of Polar and Non-Polar Gun-Cleaning Solvent Components on Permeation Characteristics of Two Major Organic Gunshot Residues Through Disposable Nitrile Gloves

Cribbs, Travis D. ;

Que Hee, Shane S.

2025/11/01 | J Occup Environ Hyg 2025 Nov; 22(11):915-924 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

While the hazards posed by lead in gunshot residues (GSRs) are recognized, little is known about the glove permeation of the organic components. The permeation behavior of the major organic GSRs methyl centralite and ethyl centralite through disposable nitrile glove material was investigated. The compounds were contained in three solvents: Hoppe's ...

08/10/2026

Title : Effects of Polar and Non-Polar Gun-Cleaning Solvent Components on Permeation Characteristics of Two Major Organic Gunshot Residues Through Disposable Nitrile Gloves Personal Author(s) : Cribbs, Travis D.;Que Hee, Shane S.; Published Date : 2025/11/01 Pages in Document : 11 pdf pages Source : J Occup Environ Hyg 2025 Nov; 22(11):915-924 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258685 Journal Title : Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene
Cribbs, Travis D. and Que Hee, Shane S. (2025). Effects of Polar and Non-Polar Gun-Cleaning Solvent Components on Permeation Characteristics of Two Major Organic Gunshot Residues Through Disposable Nitrile Gloves. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene. 22(11).

Cribbs, Travis D. and Que Hee, Shane S. "Effects of Polar and Non-Polar Gun-Cleaning Solvent Components on Permeation Characteristics of Two Major Organic Gunshot Residues Through Disposable Nitrile Gloves" Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene 22, no. 11 (2025)

Cribbs, Travis D. and Que Hee, Shane S. "Effects of Polar and Non-Polar Gun-Cleaning Solvent Components on Permeation Characteristics of Two Major Organic Gunshot Residues Through Disposable Nitrile Gloves" Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, vol. 22, no. 11, 2025
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Cribbs, Travis D. AU - Que Hee, Shane S. AB - While the hazards posed by lead in gunshot residues (GSRs) are recognized, little is known about the glove permeation of the organic components. The permeation behavior of the major organic GSRs methyl centralite and ethyl centralite through disposable nitrile glove material was investigated. The compounds were contained in three solvents: Hoppe's no. 9 gun cleaning solvent (GCS), n-decane, and a GCS surrogate, n-decane/ethanol 7:3 (w/w) mixture. The aim was to identify whether ethanol was the key driver of a previously reported carrier effect. A modified ASTM F739-20 method was used for permeation testing at 35.0 +/- 0.5 degrees C with closed-loop n-decane collection solvent without recirculation. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis facilitated GSR quantification. Significant differences occurred in intrarun but not interrun glove physical characteristics and in analyte permeation for the GCS and its surrogate. The GCS caused a substantial increase in permeation rate before a lower steady state permeation rate (SSPR). In contrast, n-decane/ethanol produced its SSPRs as the maximum permeation rate, but with decreased permeation rates and total permeated analyte mass. n-Decane solvent caused none of the GSR to enter the steady state and exhibited much longer breakthrough times. This study underscores the importance of considering the complete chemical composition of mixtures in assessing their interactions with glove personal protective equipment (PPE) and highlights the need for comprehensive testing protocols in PPE selection. Limitations included the lack of previous research on organic GSR glove permeation and challenges in comparing study results with manufacturer-reported glove resistance data. Adjusted concentrations for analytes and stepwise reconstitution of GCS components are recommended for future investigations. The present research provided insight into the glove permeation behavior of complex chemical mixtures for better glove PPE selection and testing practices. AN - cdc:258685 IS - 11 J2 - Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene KW - Firearms KW - Safety KW - Personal Protective Equipment KW - Occupational Health KW - Gloves KW - Nitriles; Gloves; Firearms; Cleaning compounds; Solvents; Risk assessment; Personal protective equipment; PPE; KW - Author Keywords: Cleaning guns; cleaning gunshot; glove permeation; gun cleaners KW - Firearms KW - Gloves KW - Occupational Health KW - Personal Protective Equipment KW - Safety PY - 2025/11/01 T2 - Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene T2 - J Occup Environ Hyg 2025 Nov; 22(11):915-924 TI - Effects of Polar and Non-Polar Gun-Cleaning Solvent Components on Permeation Characteristics of Two Major Organic Gunshot Residues Through Disposable Nitrile Gloves VL - 22 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258685 ER -
Evaluating United States Air Force Hearing Conservation Educational Materials for Compliance, Readability, Understandability, and Actionability

Dominguez, Thomas ;

Petit, Lucas

2025/11/01 | J Occup Environ Hyg 2025 Nov; 22(11):889-902 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Noise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus are two of the most prevalent service-connected disabilities of United States military veterans. Educational materials meant for hearing conservation program-eligible Airmen were evaluated from active-duty, continental United States (CONUS) Air Force bases for compliance with US Air Force (USAF), Department o ...

08/10/2026

Title : Evaluating United States Air Force Hearing Conservation Educational Materials for Compliance, Readability, Understandability, and Actionability Personal Author(s) : Dominguez, Thomas;Petit, Lucas;Garner, Clayton;Yamamoto, Dirk P.;VanDerslice, James A.;Handy, Rodney G.;Gren, Lisa H.;Sleeth, Darrah K.; Published Date : 2025/11/01 Pages in Document : 15 pdf pages Source : J Occup Environ Hyg 2025 Nov; 22(11):889-902 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258684 Journal Title : Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene
Dominguez, Thomas et al. (2025). Evaluating United States Air Force Hearing Conservation Educational Materials for Compliance, Readability, Understandability, and Actionability. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene. 22(11).

Dominguez, Thomas et al. "Evaluating United States Air Force Hearing Conservation Educational Materials for Compliance, Readability, Understandability, and Actionability" Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene 22, no. 11 (2025)

Dominguez, Thomas et al. "Evaluating United States Air Force Hearing Conservation Educational Materials for Compliance, Readability, Understandability, and Actionability" Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, vol. 22, no. 11, 2025
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Dominguez, Thomas AU - Petit, Lucas AU - Garner, Clayton AU - Yamamoto, Dirk P. AU - VanDerslice, James A. AU - Handy, Rodney G. AU - Gren, Lisa H. AU - Sleeth, Darrah K. AB - Noise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus are two of the most prevalent service-connected disabilities of United States military veterans. Educational materials meant for hearing conservation program-eligible Airmen were evaluated from active-duty, continental United States (CONUS) Air Force bases for compliance with US Air Force (USAF), Department of Defense (DoD), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. Understandability and actionability were assessed using the Patient Education Materials Assessment Tool for Audiovisual Materials (PEMAT-A/V), while readability was assessed with Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level (FKGL). Educational materials were received from 44 of 61 (72%) active-duty, CONUS bases, with 27 bases sending one item and 17 bases sending multiple items, for a total of 67 educational materials, which were evaluated by three evaluators. Educational materials were categorized into one of four types: (A) supervisor's guide to hearing conservation (n = 21); (B) new worker hearing conservation training (n = 20); (C) two-page hearing conservation program training pamphlet (n = 14); and (D) other (n = 12). Overall mean compliance was 84% (CI: 63,100) (USAF), 83% (CI: 62,100) (DoD), and 88% (CI: 67,100) (OSHA), respectively. Overall mean understandability was 75% (CI: 63,87) and actionability was 89% (67,100). There was good agreement between the three evaluators for each of the criteria (87-90%). Overall mean readability was grade level 10.68 +/- 1.68 on the FKGL scale. For educational materials, 65 of the 67 (97%) were above the recommended 6th-grade reading level, and 62 of the 67 (93%) educational materials were above the average American 8th-grade reading level. This study established compliance, understandability, actionability, and readability scores for educational materials that military service members receive upon entry into the hearing conservation program, gathered from active-duty, CONUS Air Force bases. Using the determined scores, recommendations, such as providing active feedback and condensing information, were given to improve future hearing conservation educational materials. AN - cdc:258684 IS - 11 J2 - Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene KW - Health Education KW - Hearing Loss, Noise-Induced KW - Safety KW - Tinnitus KW - Occupational Health KW - Noise induced hearing loss; Tinnitus; Hearing conservation; Health promotion; Safety education; Military personnel; KW - Author Keywords: Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level; FKGL; military; noise-induced hearing loss; Patient Education Materials Assessment Tool; PEMAT; regulation; veterans KW - Health Education KW - Hearing Loss, Noise-Induced KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Tinnitus PY - 2025/11/01 T2 - Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene T2 - J Occup Environ Hyg 2025 Nov; 22(11):889-902 TI - Evaluating United States Air Force Hearing Conservation Educational Materials for Compliance, Readability, Understandability, and Actionability VL - 22 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258684 ER -
Unique Transcriptomic Profile of Peripheral Blood Monocytes in Rheumatoid Arthritis-Associated Interstitial Lung Disease

Poole, Jill A. ;

Schwab, Aaron D.

2025/12/01 | Rheumatology 2025 Dec; 64(SI):SI37-SI46 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Objectives: Though interstitial lung disease (ILD) contributes to excess morbidity and mortality in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), RA-ILD pathogenesis remains incompletely defined. As intermediate, non-classical and suppressed CD14+ monocytes are expanded in RA-ILD, this study sought to characterize gene expression profiles of circulating monocytes in ...

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Title : Unique Transcriptomic Profile of Peripheral Blood Monocytes in Rheumatoid Arthritis-Associated Interstitial Lung Disease Personal Author(s) : Poole, Jill A.;Schwab, Aaron D.;Thiele, Geoffrey M.;England, Bryant R.;Nelson, Amy J.;Gleason, Angela;Duryee, Michael J.;Bailey, Kristina L.;Romberger, Debra J.;Hershberger, Daniel;Van De Graaff, Joel;May, Sara M.;Walenz, Rhonda;Kramer, Bridget;Mikuls, Ted R.; Published Date : 2025/12/01 Pages in Document : 10 pdf pages Source : Rheumatology 2025 Dec; 64(SI):SI37-SI46 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258683 Journal Title : Rheumatology
Poole, Jill A. et al. (2025). Unique Transcriptomic Profile of Peripheral Blood Monocytes in Rheumatoid Arthritis-Associated Interstitial Lung Disease. Rheumatology. 64

Poole, Jill A. et al. "Unique Transcriptomic Profile of Peripheral Blood Monocytes in Rheumatoid Arthritis-Associated Interstitial Lung Disease" Rheumatology 64 (2025)

Poole, Jill A. et al. "Unique Transcriptomic Profile of Peripheral Blood Monocytes in Rheumatoid Arthritis-Associated Interstitial Lung Disease" Rheumatology, vol. 64, 2025
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Poole, Jill A. AU - Schwab, Aaron D. AU - Thiele, Geoffrey M. AU - England, Bryant R. AU - Nelson, Amy J. AU - Gleason, Angela AU - Duryee, Michael J. AU - Bailey, Kristina L. AU - Romberger, Debra J. AU - Hershberger, Daniel AU - Van De Graaff, Joel AU - May, Sara M. AU - Walenz, Rhonda AU - Kramer, Bridget AU - Mikuls, Ted R. AB - Objectives: Though interstitial lung disease (ILD) contributes to excess morbidity and mortality in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), RA-ILD pathogenesis remains incompletely defined. As intermediate, non-classical and suppressed CD14+ monocytes are expanded in RA-ILD, this study sought to characterize gene expression profiles of circulating monocytes in RA-ILD. Methods: Peripheral blood mononuclear cells were collected from patients with RA without lung disease (n = 5), RA-ILD (n = 5), idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF; n = 5), and controls without lung and autoimmune disease (n = 4). RNA was extracted from CD14+ isolated monocytes and subjected to transcriptional analysis of 1365 genes. Gene enrichment and pathway analyses were performed. Results: Unsupervised clustering grouped patients with RA-ILD together with IPF for myeloid innate genes. For fibrosis genes, patients with RA-ILD clustered independent of comparator groups. There were 103, 66 and 64 upregulated and 66, 14 and 25 downregulated genes for RA-ILD, RA, and IPF, vs controls, respectively. For RA-ILD, there was increased expression of genes involved in regulating inflammation and fibrosis (SOCS3, CECAM1, LTB4R2, CLEC7A, IRF7, PHYKPL, GBP5, RAPGEF), epigenetic modification (KDM5D, KMT2D, OGT) and macrophage activation. Top canonical pathways included macrophage differentiation-activation, IL-12, neuroinflammatory, glucocorticoid receptor and IL-27 signalling. Conclusions: Circulating monocytes in RA-ILD patients demonstrate unique gene expression profiles, with innate immune gene features more aligned with IPF as opposed to RA in the absence of clinical lung disease, and with fibrosis gene expression that was distinct from RA and IPF. These studies are important for understanding disease pathogenesis and may provide information for future therapeutic targets in RA-ILD. AN - cdc:258683 J2 - Rheumatology KW - Respiratory System KW - Respiratory Tract Diseases KW - Blood KW - Safety KW - Lung KW - Occupational Health KW - Arthritis, Rheumatoid KW - Rheumatoid disorders; Lung disease; Genetic factors; Genetics; Pathogenesis; Gene expression; KW - Author Keywords: interstitial lung disease; rheumatoid arthritis; monocyte; circulating; blood; gene; pathway KW - Arthritis, Rheumatoid KW - Blood KW - Lung KW - Occupational Health KW - Respiratory System KW - Respiratory Tract Diseases KW - Safety PY - 2025/12/01 T2 - Rheumatology T2 - Rheumatology 2025 Dec; 64(SI):SI37-SI46 TI - Unique Transcriptomic Profile of Peripheral Blood Monocytes in Rheumatoid Arthritis-Associated Interstitial Lung Disease VL - 64 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258683 ER -
Resting Heart Rate Variability Measured by Consumer Wearables and Its Associations with Diverse Health Domains in Five Longitudinal Studies

Hernandez, Raymond

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Schneider, Stefan

2025/12/01 | Sensors 2025 Dec; 25(23):7147 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Heart rate variability (HRV) is widely recognized as an indicator of general health, particularly time domain measures like the root mean square of successive differences (RMSSD) between consecutive heartbeats. Consumer wearables measuring HRV have potential for wide accessibility meaning that their broad use to capture HRV as a health biomarker is ...

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Title : Resting Heart Rate Variability Measured by Consumer Wearables and Its Associations with Diverse Health Domains in Five Longitudinal Studies Personal Author(s) : Hernandez, Raymond;Schneider, Stefan;de Vries, Herman J.;Fanning, Jason;Ehrmann, Dominic;Jin, Haomiao;Moore, Raeanne C.;Juengst, Shannon;Striegel, Aaron;Ginsberg, Jack P.;Hermanns, Norbert;Stone, Arthur A.; Published Date : 2025/12/01 Pages in Document : 21 pdf pages Source : Sensors 2025 Dec; 25(23):7147 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258682 Journal Title : Sensors
Hernandez, Raymond et al. (2025). Resting Heart Rate Variability Measured by Consumer Wearables and Its Associations with Diverse Health Domains in Five Longitudinal Studies. Sensors. 25

Hernandez, Raymond et al. "Resting Heart Rate Variability Measured by Consumer Wearables and Its Associations with Diverse Health Domains in Five Longitudinal Studies" Sensors 25 (2025)

Hernandez, Raymond et al. "Resting Heart Rate Variability Measured by Consumer Wearables and Its Associations with Diverse Health Domains in Five Longitudinal Studies" Sensors, vol. 25, 2025
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Hernandez, Raymond AU - Schneider, Stefan AU - de Vries, Herman J. AU - Fanning, Jason AU - Ehrmann, Dominic AU - Jin, Haomiao AU - Moore, Raeanne C. AU - Juengst, Shannon AU - Striegel, Aaron AU - Ginsberg, Jack P. AU - Hermanns, Norbert AU - Stone, Arthur A. AB - Heart rate variability (HRV) is widely recognized as an indicator of general health, particularly time domain measures like the root mean square of successive differences (RMSSD) between consecutive heartbeats. Consumer wearables measuring HRV have potential for wide accessibility meaning that their broad use to capture HRV as a health biomarker is possible. Our objective was to investigate the validity of HRV measured by wearables as a general health indicator. We examined whether resting HRV assessed by wearables across five studies-two using smartwatches, two using heart rate chest straps, and one using a smartring-exhibited expected associations with diverse health domains, including mental, physical, behavioral, functional, and physiological. We focused on resting HRV measures recorded while in primarily stationary conditions, either upon waking or while sleeping, because such measures would theoretically reduce the effects of potential confounders such as movement artifacts, daytime caffeine intake, and postural changes. Wearables measured resting HRV had small-to-moderate associations with more clinically oriented and trait-like (or slow-changing) health measures like Hba1c (average blood glucose, r = -0.21, p = 0.014), depressive symptoms (r = -0.22, p = 0.024), and sleep difficulty (r = -0.11, p = 0.003). Wearable-measured resting HRV can potentially serve as a health biomarker, but further research is needed. AN - cdc:258682 J2 - Sensors KW - Biomarkers KW - Wearable Electronic Devices KW - Safety KW - Cardiovascular System KW - Occupational Health KW - Mental Health KW - Heart rate; Wearable technologies; Longitudinal study; Biomarkers; Biological monitoring; Mental health; Blood sugar disorders; Sleep; Sensors; KW - Author Keywords: heart rate variability; resting HRV; wearables; smartwatch; smartring; heart rate chest strap; digital biomarker KW - Biomarkers KW - Cardiovascular System KW - Mental Health KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Wearable Electronic Devices PY - 2025/12/01 T2 - Sensors T2 - Sensors 2025 Dec; 25(23):7147 TI - Resting Heart Rate Variability Measured by Consumer Wearables and Its Associations with Diverse Health Domains in Five Longitudinal Studies VL - 25 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258682 ER -
Novel Core-Shell Nanostructure of E-Poly-L-Lysine and Polyamide-6 Polymers for Reusable and Durable Antimicrobial Function

Purandare, Saloni ;

Li, Rui

2025/12/01 | Polymers 2025 Dec; 17(23):3195 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Antimicrobial function in protective and medical textiles is an essential safety feature since textiles can become breeding grounds for microorganisms. Ideally, the antimicrobial function in textiles should be non-toxic, stable, and durable. This study explores a core-shell nanofiber with a core of the cationic biopolymer e-poly-L-lysine (PL) and s ...

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Title : Novel Core-Shell Nanostructure of E-Poly-L-Lysine and Polyamide-6 Polymers for Reusable and Durable Antimicrobial Function Personal Author(s) : Purandare, Saloni;Li, Rui;Xiang, Chunhui;Song, Guowen; Published Date : 2025/12/01 Pages in Document : 16 pdf pages Source : Polymers 2025 Dec; 17(23):3195 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258681 Journal Title : Polymers
Purandare, Saloni et al. (2025). Novel Core-Shell Nanostructure of E-Poly-L-Lysine and Polyamide-6 Polymers for Reusable and Durable Antimicrobial Function. Polymers. 17

Purandare, Saloni et al. "Novel Core-Shell Nanostructure of E-Poly-L-Lysine and Polyamide-6 Polymers for Reusable and Durable Antimicrobial Function" Polymers 17 (2025)

Purandare, Saloni et al. "Novel Core-Shell Nanostructure of E-Poly-L-Lysine and Polyamide-6 Polymers for Reusable and Durable Antimicrobial Function" Polymers, vol. 17, 2025
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Purandare, Saloni AU - Li, Rui AU - Xiang, Chunhui AU - Song, Guowen AB - Antimicrobial function in protective and medical textiles is an essential safety feature since textiles can become breeding grounds for microorganisms. Ideally, the antimicrobial function in textiles should be non-toxic, stable, and durable. This study explores a core-shell nanofiber with a core of the cationic biopolymer e-poly-L-lysine (PL) and shell of structurally similar and biocompatible polyamide-6 (PA). The core-shell structure is expected to have a more stable antimicrobial function than its monolithic counterpart. Further, thermal crosslinking is expected to prevent rapid diffusion of the water-soluble PL. Therefore, this study establishes a comparison between a monolithic (control), a core-shell (CS), and a thermally crosslinked core-shell (CL-CS) nanofiber of PL and PA. Morphological analysis confirmed the successful generation of the core-shell nanofibers. All the samples exhibited hydrophilic behavior and antimicrobial function. However, the control sample showcased significantly reduced zones of inhibition in antimicrobial testing with 21 days of bacterial exposure (1.027 +/- 0.072 cm2), as compared to 24 h bacterial exposure (1.347 +/- 0.151 cm2). On the other hand, the zones of inhibition for 24 h vs. 21 days for CS (1.265 +/- 0.042 cm2 vs. 1.052 +/- 0.235 cm2) and CL-CS (1.128 +/- 0.161 cm2 vs. 1.106 +/- 0.047 cm2) showed no significant differences. Therefore, the core-shell structure allowed for sustainable and durable antimicrobial action. Lastly, the CL-CS sample exhibited reusable antimicrobial function owing to the core-shell structure paired with thermal crosslinking. This study showcases a fiber system with non-toxic, durable, and reusable antimicrobial function. This study builds grounds for the development and multifaceted holistic characterization of safe, stable, and scalable antimicrobial textiles. AN - cdc:258681 J2 - Polymers KW - Textiles KW - Nanofibers KW - Polymers KW - Safety KW - Occupational Health KW - Protective Clothing KW - Nanofibers; Protective clothing; Polymers; Textiles; Antimicrobials; Nanostructures; KW - Author Keywords: e-poly-L-lysine; polyamide-6; nanofiber; coaxial electrospinning; core-shell nanofiber; antimicrobial; non-toxic; reusable antimicrobial; stable antimicrobial KW - Nanofibers KW - Occupational Health KW - Polymers KW - Protective Clothing KW - Safety KW - Textiles PY - 2025/12/01 T2 - Polymers T2 - Polymers 2025 Dec; 17(23):3195 TI - Novel Core-Shell Nanostructure of E-Poly-L-Lysine and Polyamide-6 Polymers for Reusable and Durable Antimicrobial Function VL - 17 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258681 ER -
Sociodemographic, Industry and Health Factors Associated with Underutilization of Workers' Compensation Insurance

Wuellner, Sara E.

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Bonauto, David K.

2026/01/01 | Am J Ind Med 2026 Jan; 69(1):3-13 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Objective: Workers' compensation insurance is an important financial resource for workers, and a key source of occupational injury and illness surveillance and research data. Underutilization of workers compensation is an ongoing concern. Using statewide data for a general working population, we estimated the portion of workers whose work-related i ...

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Title : Sociodemographic, Industry and Health Factors Associated with Underutilization of Workers' Compensation Insurance Personal Author(s) : Wuellner, Sara E.;Bonauto, David K.; Published Date : 2026/01/01 Pages in Document : 11 pdf pages Source : Am J Ind Med 2026 Jan; 69(1):3-13 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258680 Journal Title : American Journal of Industrial Medicine
Wuellner, Sara E. and Bonauto, David K. (2026). Sociodemographic, Industry and Health Factors Associated with Underutilization of Workers' Compensation Insurance. American Journal of Industrial Medicine. 69

Wuellner, Sara E. and Bonauto, David K. "Sociodemographic, Industry and Health Factors Associated with Underutilization of Workers' Compensation Insurance" American Journal of Industrial Medicine 69 (2026)

Wuellner, Sara E. and Bonauto, David K. "Sociodemographic, Industry and Health Factors Associated with Underutilization of Workers' Compensation Insurance" American Journal of Industrial Medicine, vol. 69, 2026
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Wuellner, Sara E. AU - Bonauto, David K. AB - Objective: Workers' compensation insurance is an important financial resource for workers, and a key source of occupational injury and illness surveillance and research data. Underutilization of workers compensation is an ongoing concern. Using statewide data for a general working population, we estimated the portion of workers whose work-related injury or illness (WRII) was paid by workers' compensation and assessed workers' compensation utilization by industry, occupation, demographic and health characteristics, and over time. Methods: We combined 5 years of Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System telephone survey data (2017-2022, excluding 2020) from Washington State for workers (n = 31,171) and identified respondents with WRII (n = 1463). We estimated the percent of workers who utilized workers' compensation to pay for treatment of their WRII, and calculated adjusted prevalence ratios to estimate underutilization controlling for sociodemographic, work and health factors. Estimates were weighted to be representative of the Washington adult population. Results: Of the 5.1% of Washington workers who experienced a WRII within the past 12 months, just over half (51.3%, 95% CI: 48.1%, 54.5%) reported that their WRII was paid by workers' compensation insurance. Controlling for other sociodemographic, work and health factors, workers' compensation utilization was lower among workers who were younger, male, graduated from college, reported poorer mental health, and could not afford medical care. Workers' compensation utilization was lower among most service-related industries and occupations. Annual estimates of utilization statewide changed little over time. Conclusion: Underutilization of workers' compensation insurance is substantial. Workers' compensation data are more likely to miss younger workers, and workers in service-related industries and occupations. AN - cdc:258680 J2 - American Journal of Industrial Medicine KW - Workers' Compensation KW - Safety KW - Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System KW - Occupational Injuries KW - Occupational Health KW - Mental Health KW - Workers Compensation; Surveillance; Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System; BRFSS; Young workers; Mental health; Service industries; Demographic characteristics; KW - Author Keywords: occupational injury; survey; underreporting; work injury; workers' compensation KW - Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System KW - Mental Health KW - Occupational Health KW - Occupational Injuries KW - Safety KW - Workers' Compensation PY - 2026/01/01 T2 - American Journal of Industrial Medicine T2 - Am J Ind Med 2026 Jan; 69(1):3-13 TI - Sociodemographic, Industry and Health Factors Associated with Underutilization of Workers' Compensation Insurance VL - 69 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258680 ER -
Polygenic Risk and Exposure Severity Predict Trajectories of PTSD: A Prospective Cohort Study

Mann, Frank D.

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Waszczuk, Monika A.

2026/01/01 | Mol Psychiatry 2026 Jan; 31(1):39-47 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is persistent over time, thus identifying risk factors for chronic PTSD is crucial for clinical research. Trauma exposure severity and polygenic liability are two established predictors of PTSD onset and severity, but their contributions to the long-term course of PTSD remain largely unknown. In this prospective ...

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Title : Polygenic Risk and Exposure Severity Predict Trajectories of PTSD: A Prospective Cohort Study Personal Author(s) : Mann, Frank D.;Waszczuk, Monika A.;Clouston, Sean A. P.;Bromet, Evelyn J.;Marx, Brian P.;Shabalin, Andrey A.;Docherty, Anna R.;Kuan, Pei-Fen;Carr, Melissa A.;Yang, Xiaohua;Luft, Benjamin J.;Kotov, Roman; Published Date : 2026/01/01 Pages in Document : 9 pdf pages Source : Mol Psychiatry 2026 Jan; 31(1):39-47 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258679 Journal Title : Molecular Psychiatry
Mann, Frank D. et al. (2026). Polygenic Risk and Exposure Severity Predict Trajectories of PTSD: A Prospective Cohort Study. Molecular Psychiatry. 31

Mann, Frank D. et al. "Polygenic Risk and Exposure Severity Predict Trajectories of PTSD: A Prospective Cohort Study" Molecular Psychiatry 31 (2026)

Mann, Frank D. et al. "Polygenic Risk and Exposure Severity Predict Trajectories of PTSD: A Prospective Cohort Study" Molecular Psychiatry, vol. 31, 2026
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Mann, Frank D. AU - Waszczuk, Monika A. AU - Clouston, Sean A. P. AU - Bromet, Evelyn J. AU - Marx, Brian P. AU - Shabalin, Andrey A. AU - Docherty, Anna R. AU - Kuan, Pei-Fen AU - Carr, Melissa A. AU - Yang, Xiaohua AU - Luft, Benjamin J. AU - Kotov, Roman AB - Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is persistent over time, thus identifying risk factors for chronic PTSD is crucial for clinical research. Trauma exposure severity and polygenic liability are two established predictors of PTSD onset and severity, but their contributions to the long-term course of PTSD remain largely unknown. In this prospective longitudinal cohort study, we tested whether severity of trauma exposure and polygenic risk for symptoms of PTSD independently predict long-term trajectories of PTSD symptoms. Data included 49,402 observations, spanning July 2002 to December 2022, from n = 5687 World Trade Center responders who had predominately European ancestry (baseline mean age = 37.74, SD = 8.19, range = 16-75; 92.89% male). First, the best-fitting model of 20-year PTSD trajectories was determined. Next, a polygenic risk score and a sum score of traumatic exposures were included as predictors of individual differences in intercepts (initial levels) and slopes (rates of change), adjusting for demographic covariates. The polygenic risk score significantly predicted rates of change in PTSD symptoms, independent of the intercept, such that higher polygenic risk was associated with more rapid increases in the years after trauma and a steeper arch-shaped trajectory. Exposure severity predicted initial levels and rates of change in symptoms, with more pronounced effects on initial levels. These findings indicate that polygenic liability and exposure severity predict the long-term prognosis of PTSD and have the potential to inform future clinical studies in trauma-exposed populations. AN - cdc:258679 J2 - Molecular Psychiatry KW - Cohort Studies KW - Risk Factors KW - Safety KW - September 11 Terrorist Attacks KW - Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic KW - Occupational Health KW - Genetic Risk Score KW - Post-traumatic stress disorder; PTSD; Traumatic incident stress; Risk factors; Cohort studies; Longitudinal study; World Trade Center; WTC; Genetics KW - Cohort Studies KW - Genetic Risk Score KW - Occupational Health KW - Risk Factors KW - Safety KW - September 11 Terrorist Attacks KW - Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic PY - 2026/01/01 T2 - Molecular Psychiatry T2 - Mol Psychiatry 2026 Jan; 31(1):39-47 TI - Polygenic Risk and Exposure Severity Predict Trajectories of PTSD: A Prospective Cohort Study VL - 31 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258679 ER -
Asthma Prevalence and Risk Factors Among Farmers in the Midwestern United States: Analysis of Regional Surveillance Data [preprint]

Orji, Ikenna

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Du, Yi

2025/12/12 | J Occup Environ Med 2025 Dec; :Epub ahead of print | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Objectives: This study examined the prevalence and risk factors for asthma among farm and ranch operators in seven Midwestern States, using surveillance data from 2018, 2020, and 2023. Methods: Regression models were developed to identify predictors of asthma, including demographic factors, agricultural exposures, and physical activity. Results: Th ...

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Title : Asthma Prevalence and Risk Factors Among Farmers in the Midwestern United States: Analysis of Regional Surveillance Data [preprint] Personal Author(s) : Orji, Ikenna;Du, Yi;Beseler, Cheryl L.;Haynatzki, Gleb;Rautiainen, Risto H.; Published Date : 2025/12/12 Pages in Document : 31 pdf pages Source : J Occup Environ Med 2025 Dec; :[Epub ahead of print] URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258678 Journal Title : Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Orji, Ikenna et al. (2025). Asthma Prevalence and Risk Factors Among Farmers in the Midwestern United States: Analysis of Regional Surveillance Data [preprint]. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

Orji, Ikenna et al. "Asthma Prevalence and Risk Factors Among Farmers in the Midwestern United States: Analysis of Regional Surveillance Data [preprint]" Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (2025)

Orji, Ikenna et al. "Asthma Prevalence and Risk Factors Among Farmers in the Midwestern United States: Analysis of Regional Surveillance Data [preprint]" Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, , 2025
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Orji, Ikenna AU - Du, Yi AU - Beseler, Cheryl L. AU - Haynatzki, Gleb AU - Rautiainen, Risto H. AB - Objectives: This study examined the prevalence and risk factors for asthma among farm and ranch operators in seven Midwestern States, using surveillance data from 2018, 2020, and 2023. Methods: Regression models were developed to identify predictors of asthma, including demographic factors, agricultural exposures, and physical activity. Results: The overall prevalence of asthma was 4.7%. Asthma was significantly associated with respiratory exposures to grain, feed, or hay dust [Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR): 2.14, 95% Confidence Interval (CI): 1.74-2.63] and animal confinement dust [AOR: 1.72, 95% CI: 1.35-2.21] after adjusting for demographics and worktime on farm/ranch. Conclusion: The identified occupational risk factors highlight the importance of surveillance and targeted prevention among agricultural populations to further reduce the long-term respiratory exposures, particularly in animal confinement operations. AN - cdc:258678 J2 - Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine KW - Respiratory System KW - Farmers KW - Exercise KW - Respiratory Protective Devices KW - Agriculture KW - Respiratory Tract Diseases KW - Asthma KW - Safety KW - Occupational Health KW - Farmers; Agricultural workers; Agriculture; Surveillance; Asthma; Respiratory health; Animal husbandry workers; Physical exercise; Respirators; Demographic characteristics; KW - Author Keywords: Agriculture; Asthma; Demographics; Exercise; Exposures; Respirator KW - Agriculture KW - Asthma KW - Exercise KW - Farmers KW - Occupational Health KW - Respiratory System KW - Respiratory Tract Diseases KW - Respiratory Protective Devices KW - Safety PY - 2025/12/12 T2 - Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine T2 - J Occup Environ Med 2025 Dec; :[Epub ahead of print] TI - Asthma Prevalence and Risk Factors Among Farmers in the Midwestern United States: Analysis of Regional Surveillance Data [preprint] UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258678 ER -
Associations of Employment Factors with Cardiovascular Disease in a National Sample of U.S. Firefighters: Findings from the National Health Interview Survey [preprint]

Abasilim, Chibuzor ;

Ogungbe, Oluwabunmi

2025/12/10 | J Occup Environ Med 2025 Dec; :Epub ahead of print | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Background: We explored whether employment factors were associated with prevalent cardiovascular disease (CVD) in a nationally representative sample of U.S. firefighters. Methods: In the National Health Interview Survey, we estimated associations using survey-weighted multivariable logistic regression models. Results: Firefighters employed for 20 o ...

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Title : Associations of Employment Factors with Cardiovascular Disease in a National Sample of U.S. Firefighters: Findings from the National Health Interview Survey [preprint] Personal Author(s) : Abasilim, Chibuzor;Ogungbe, Oluwabunmi;Shannon, Brett;Ajibewa, Tiwaloluwa;Madigan, Dana;McCoy, Katherine E.;Friedman, Lee S.; Published Date : 2025/12/10 Pages in Document : 37 pdf pages Source : J Occup Environ Med 2025 Dec; :[Epub ahead of print] URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258677 Journal Title : Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Abasilim, Chibuzor et al. (2025). Associations of Employment Factors with Cardiovascular Disease in a National Sample of U.S. Firefighters: Findings from the National Health Interview Survey [preprint]. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

Abasilim, Chibuzor et al. "Associations of Employment Factors with Cardiovascular Disease in a National Sample of U.S. Firefighters: Findings from the National Health Interview Survey [preprint]" Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (2025)

Abasilim, Chibuzor et al. "Associations of Employment Factors with Cardiovascular Disease in a National Sample of U.S. Firefighters: Findings from the National Health Interview Survey [preprint]" Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, , 2025
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Abasilim, Chibuzor AU - Ogungbe, Oluwabunmi AU - Shannon, Brett AU - Ajibewa, Tiwaloluwa AU - Madigan, Dana AU - McCoy, Katherine E. AU - Friedman, Lee S. AB - Background: We explored whether employment factors were associated with prevalent cardiovascular disease (CVD) in a nationally representative sample of U.S. firefighters. Methods: In the National Health Interview Survey, we estimated associations using survey-weighted multivariable logistic regression models. Results: Firefighters employed for 20 or more years (versus <10 years) had higher odds of coronary heart disease (CHD) and composite CVD. After controlling for covariates, associations attenuated but remained statistically significant for CHD (OR = 7.23, 95% CI:1.65,31.8) but not composite CVD (OR = 1.18, 95% CI:0.39,3.60). Marginally significant and higher odds of composite CVD was observed for firefighters employed in large (100-or-more employees) versus small departments (1-24 employees). Conclusions: Firefighter's already elevated risk of CHD compounds markedly with tenure, particularly after 20 years. Associations were independent of age, sex, private insurance status and body mass index. AN - cdc:258677 J2 - Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine KW - Heart Diseases KW - Epidemiology KW - Cardiovascular Diseases KW - Firefighters KW - Safety KW - Cardiovascular System KW - Occupational Health KW - Cardiovascular disease; Fire fighters; National Health Interview Survey; NHIS; Epidemiology; Heart disease; KW - Author Keywords: Cardiovascular Disease; Firefighters; National Health Interview Survey; NHIS; Tenure; Coronary Heart Disease; Compensation; Workforce size KW - Cardiovascular Diseases KW - Cardiovascular System KW - Epidemiology KW - Firefighters KW - Heart Diseases KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety PY - 2025/12/10 T2 - Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine T2 - J Occup Environ Med 2025 Dec; :[Epub ahead of print] TI - Associations of Employment Factors with Cardiovascular Disease in a National Sample of U.S. Firefighters: Findings from the National Health Interview Survey [preprint] UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258677 ER -
Relationship Between Applied Face Mask Force and Mask Leak During Simulated Neonatal Ventilation: A Randomised Simulation Study

Hannan, Jacqueline

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Weiner, Gary

2026/01/01 | Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed 2026 Jan; 111(1):F55-F59 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Design: Randomised cross-over simulation study. Setting: Quiet, non-clinical room in children's hospital. Participants: Twenty-four experienced neonatal healthcare providers. Interventions: Ventilate a manikin for 2 min per trial, each with three trial conditions: self-inflating bag (SIB) with one-hand hold, T-piece with one-hand hold, T-piece with ...

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Title : Relationship Between Applied Face Mask Force and Mask Leak During Simulated Neonatal Ventilation: A Randomised Simulation Study Personal Author(s) : Hannan, Jacqueline;Weiner, Gary;Stirling, Leia; Published Date : 2026/01/01 Pages in Document : 5 pdf pages Source : Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed 2026 Jan; 111(1):F55-F59 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258676 Journal Title : Archives of Disease in Childhood. Fetal and Neonatal Edition
Hannan, Jacqueline et al. (2026). Relationship Between Applied Face Mask Force and Mask Leak During Simulated Neonatal Ventilation: A Randomised Simulation Study. Archives of Disease in Childhood. Fetal and Neonatal Edition. 111(1).

Hannan, Jacqueline and Weiner, Gary and Stirling, Leia "Relationship Between Applied Face Mask Force and Mask Leak During Simulated Neonatal Ventilation: A Randomised Simulation Study" Archives of Disease in Childhood. Fetal and Neonatal Edition 111, no. 1 (2026)

Hannan, Jacqueline et al. "Relationship Between Applied Face Mask Force and Mask Leak During Simulated Neonatal Ventilation: A Randomised Simulation Study" Archives of Disease in Childhood. Fetal and Neonatal Edition, vol. 111, no. 1, 2026
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Hannan, Jacqueline AU - Weiner, Gary AU - Stirling, Leia AB - Design: Randomised cross-over simulation study. Setting: Quiet, non-clinical room in children's hospital. Participants: Twenty-four experienced neonatal healthcare providers. Interventions: Ventilate a manikin for 2 min per trial, each with three trial conditions: self-inflating bag (SIB) with one-hand hold, T-piece with one-hand hold, T-piece with two-hand hold. Main outcome measures: Applied force (newtons (N)) measured under the head and at four locations on the manikin's face (nasal bridge, mentum, left and right zygomatic arches), force asymmetry applied to the mask rim, and mask leak. Results: Under-head force was greatest using the SIB with one-hand hold (mean (SD) 20.53 (5.87) N) and least using the T-piece with one-hand hold (mean (SD) 17.58 (6.11) N). While mask leak was reduced with increasing force, leak-free ventilation was achieved by some participants in all trial conditions with low (<10 N) under-head force. Force asymmetry on the manikin's face was similar using a one-hand hold compared with a two-hand hold. With both holds, forces were greater on the side of the face corresponding to the operator's non-dominant hand. Conclusion: Applied force and leak varied between devices and mask holds. Force asymmetry was present with both mask holds. Leak-free ventilation could be achieved with small forces using either an SIB or T-piece and either mask hold. Force feedback during training may improve the effectiveness and safety of neonatal ventilation. AN - cdc:258676 IS - 1 J2 - Archives of Disease in Childhood. Fetal and Neonatal Edition KW - Ventilation KW - Safety KW - Infant, Newborne KW - Health Personnel KW - Personal Protective Equipment KW - Occupational Health KW - Face masks; Health care personnel; Force; Ventilation; Neonates; Medical treatment; Medical equipment; KW - Author Keywords: Neonatology; Resuscitation KW - Health Personnel KW - Infant, Newborne KW - Occupational Health KW - Personal Protective Equipment KW - Safety KW - Ventilation PY - 2026/01/01 T2 - Archives of Disease in Childhood. Fetal and Neonatal Edition T2 - Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed 2026 Jan; 111(1):F55-F59 TI - Relationship Between Applied Face Mask Force and Mask Leak During Simulated Neonatal Ventilation: A Randomised Simulation Study VL - 111 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258676 ER -
Palm Tree Trimmer Dies from Asphyxia When Crushed by Palm Fronds - California

Cierpich, Hank

2025/04/10 | Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE)

On April 26, 2024, a 39-year-old male Hispanic tree trimmer was trimming a palm tree in the back yard of a private residence. The victim was not a certified or licensed tree trimmer. He climbed underneath the dead palm fronds and started cutting them from the tree. The skirt of dead palm fronds directly above him broke loose and slid down, compress ...

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Title : Palm Tree Trimmer Dies from Asphyxia When Crushed by Palm Fronds - California Personal Author(s) : Cierpich, Hank Corporate Authors(s) : California Department of Public Health Published Date : 2025/04/10 Pages in Document : 8 pdf pages Series : Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE) Source : Morgantown, WV: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, FACE 24CA001, 2025 Apr; :1-8 DOI : 10.26616/NIOSHSFACE24CA001 Journal Title : National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Cierpich, Hank (2025). Palm Tree Trimmer Dies from Asphyxia When Crushed by Palm Fronds - California. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE24CA001

Cierpich, Hank "Palm Tree Trimmer Dies from Asphyxia When Crushed by Palm Fronds - California" National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (2025), https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE24CA001

Cierpich, Hank "Palm Tree Trimmer Dies from Asphyxia When Crushed by Palm Fronds - California" National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, , 2025, https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHSFACE24CA001
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Field Study AU - Cierpich, Hank A2 - California Department of Public Health AB - On April 26, 2024, a 39-year-old male Hispanic tree trimmer was trimming a palm tree in the back yard of a private residence. The victim was not a certified or licensed tree trimmer. He climbed underneath the dead palm fronds and started cutting them from the tree. The skirt of dead palm fronds directly above him broke loose and slid down, compressing him against the tree trunk and suffocating him. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS - Key contributing factors identified in this investigation include: Improper work practices (removing fronds from below); Not using the correct equipment to do the job safely; Homeowner hiring tree trimmers and supervisors that are not certified or licensed. RECOMMENDATIONS - The California FACE (CA/FACE) investigator determined that, in order to prevent similar incidents, landscapers and self-employed tree trimmers should ensure that: Palm tree trimming or removal is performed by workers trained and certified by organizations such as the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA). Proper work procedures and equipment are used, such as an aerial lift and cutting fronds from above. Homeowners should: Hire tree trimmers who are certified by organizations such as ISA and have a tree and palm contractor's license (C-49). Local counties or cities should: Consider adopting regulations that require a permit for trimming residential palm trees. AN - cdc:258675 DO - 10.26616/NIOSHSFACE24CA001 J2 - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health KW - Safety KW - Occupational Injuries KW - Crush Injuries KW - Accidents, Occupational KW - Occupational Health KW - Asphyxia KW - Mortality KW - Region 9; Accident analysis; Fatalities; Tree trimmers; Landscape services workers; Safety practices; Injury prevention; Asphyxiation KW - Accidents, Occupational KW - Asphyxia KW - Crush Injuries KW - Mortality KW - Occupational Health KW - Occupational Injuries KW - Safety PB - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health PY - 2025/04/10 T2 - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health T2 - Morgantown, WV: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, FACE 24CA001, 2025 Apr; :1-8 T3 - Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Reports (FACE) TI - Palm Tree Trimmer Dies from Asphyxia When Crushed by Palm Fronds - California UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258675 ER -
Unveiling the Effect of Repeated Exposure to Agricultural Injury News: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Weichelt, Bryan P.

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Namkoong, Kang

2026/01/01 | J Agromedicine 2026 Jan; 31(1):139-148 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Objectives: Agriculture is one of the most dangerous industries in the United States, especially for children. Despite considerable efforts to develop and implement interventions that protect children, the burden of agricultural injury and disease remains a stubborn and multifaceted public health concern. This study examined the effects of repeated ...

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Title : Unveiling the Effect of Repeated Exposure to Agricultural Injury News: A Randomized Controlled Trial Personal Author(s) : Weichelt, Bryan P.;Namkoong, Kang;Sunrin Kim, Rudy;Burke, Richard R.;Kieke, Burney;Aby, Roger; Published Date : 2026/01/01 Pages in Document : 11 pdf pages Source : J Agromedicine 2026 Jan; 31(1):139-148 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258674 Journal Title : Journal of Agromedicine
Weichelt, Bryan P. et al. (2026). Unveiling the Effect of Repeated Exposure to Agricultural Injury News: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Agromedicine. 31(1).

Weichelt, Bryan P. et al. "Unveiling the Effect of Repeated Exposure to Agricultural Injury News: A Randomized Controlled Trial" Journal of Agromedicine 31, no. 1 (2026)

Weichelt, Bryan P. et al. "Unveiling the Effect of Repeated Exposure to Agricultural Injury News: A Randomized Controlled Trial" Journal of Agromedicine, vol. 31, no. 1, 2026
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Weichelt, Bryan P. AU - Namkoong, Kang AU - Sunrin Kim, Rudy AU - Burke, Richard R. AU - Kieke, Burney AU - Aby, Roger AB - Objectives: Agriculture is one of the most dangerous industries in the United States, especially for children. Despite considerable efforts to develop and implement interventions that protect children, the burden of agricultural injury and disease remains a stubborn and multifaceted public health concern. This study examined the effects of repeated exposure to agricultural injury news on farm parents' risk perception and behavioral intentions for farm safety practices. The study also examined the roles of existing self- and response-efficacy in the effect of agricultural injury news consumption on behavioral intention. Methods: In 2021 and 2022, the study team conducted a field experiment where farm parents were randomly assigned to an intervention group (reading weekly child agricultural injury news articles for 4 weeks) and a control group (reading weekly non-injury "farm life" articles for 4 weeks). Participants completed online pre- and post-test surveys before and after intervention. The PROCESS model was employed to test research hypotheses, and 162 participants were included in the analyses. Results: The results showed that repeated exposure to agricultural injury news increased farm parents' perceived severity of agricultural incidents; in turn, perceived severity enhanced their behavioral intention to adopt agricultural safety practices. The partial moderated mediation analysis shows that the indirect effect of perceived severity between repeated news exposure and behavioral intention to adopt farm safety practices were not dependent on farm parents' levels of self- and response-efficacy. Conclusion: These results imply that agricultural injury news consumption could be a viable intervention to reduce U.S. childhood agricultural injury and fatality. Findings may also lead to additional lines of research, including similar testing with different groups of agricultural stakeholders, expansion to adults, and safety intervention research for other industries. AN - cdc:258674 IS - 1 J2 - Journal of Agromedicine KW - Child KW - Family KW - Agriculture KW - Safety KW - Occupational Injuries KW - Occupational Health KW - Agriculture; Injuries; Agricultural safety; Behavior; Children; Families; Injury prevention; Safety practices; Intervention effectiveness; KW - Author Keywords: Agricultural injury news; agricultural safety; behavioral intention; farm children; farm parents; risk perception KW - Agriculture KW - Child KW - Family KW - Occupational Health KW - Occupational Injuries KW - Safety PY - 2026/01/01 T2 - Journal of Agromedicine T2 - J Agromedicine 2026 Jan; 31(1):139-148 TI - Unveiling the Effect of Repeated Exposure to Agricultural Injury News: A Randomized Controlled Trial VL - 31 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258674 ER -
Staying Strong on the Job: Physical and Psychosocial Benefits of Exercise for Agricultural Workers

Spokely, Nicholas ;

Diaz-Vega, Diego

2026/01/01 | J Agromedicine 2026 Jan; 31(1):90-101 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Objectives: Roughly 70% agricultural nursery workers report musculoskeletal dysfunction and fall-related injuries. Exercise has been shown to improve musculoskeletal health and fall risk, but the literature on the benefits of exercise in nursery workers is rare. This mixed-methods feasibility study aimed to elucidate the benefits of an employee-spo ...

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Title : Staying Strong on the Job: Physical and Psychosocial Benefits of Exercise for Agricultural Workers Personal Author(s) : Spokely, Nicholas;Diaz-Vega, Diego;Phillips Abernathy, Lindsey;Allen, Shawn;Neria-Piña, Liz;Bailey, Lucy E.;Baker, Breanne S.; Published Date : 2026/01/01 Pages in Document : 13 pdf pages Source : J Agromedicine 2026 Jan; 31(1):90-101 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258673 Journal Title : Journal of Agromedicine
Spokely, Nicholas et al. (2026). Staying Strong on the Job: Physical and Psychosocial Benefits of Exercise for Agricultural Workers. Journal of Agromedicine. 31(1).

Spokely, Nicholas et al. "Staying Strong on the Job: Physical and Psychosocial Benefits of Exercise for Agricultural Workers" Journal of Agromedicine 31, no. 1 (2026)

Spokely, Nicholas et al. "Staying Strong on the Job: Physical and Psychosocial Benefits of Exercise for Agricultural Workers" Journal of Agromedicine, vol. 31, no. 1, 2026
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Spokely, Nicholas AU - Diaz-Vega, Diego AU - Phillips Abernathy, Lindsey AU - Allen, Shawn AU - Neria-Piña, Liz AU - Bailey, Lucy E. AU - Baker, Breanne S. AB - Objectives: Roughly 70% agricultural nursery workers report musculoskeletal dysfunction and fall-related injuries. Exercise has been shown to improve musculoskeletal health and fall risk, but the literature on the benefits of exercise in nursery workers is rare. This mixed-methods feasibility study aimed to elucidate the benefits of an employee-sponsored exercise class for nursery workers. Methods: Twenty-five workers were randomized into either the Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH) resistance training program (n = 14) or control group (n = 11) for 8 weeks. Those assigned to SSSH performed eight exercises twice weekly at their workplace during business hours, while controls were asked to maintain their habits. Pre/post eight-week measures included health, pain, and sleep surveys and functional performance tests of static and dynamic balance, strength, and flexibility. Finally, interviews were conducted pre/post to gauge participants' perceptions of barriers and facilitators for health behaviors such as exercise. Statistical analyses included independent t-tests to assess baseline differences and two-way, mixed repeated measures analyses of variance models to observe interactions and main effects of time and group for all measures, a ≤ 0.05. Inductive thematic analysis was conducted on interview data. Results: There were no baseline differences between SSSH and controls (all p ≥ .061). Participants were on average 39 years old, had a BMI of 25.5 kg/m2, reported poor sleep quality (PSQI 6.2), and 220 min/wk of physical activity. Over time, timed-up-and-go, 5 sit-to-stand, hand grip strength, and lower-body flexibility improved (all p ≤ .019). Post-hoc analyses revealed pre/post-performance changes only in the SSSH group (all p ≤ .035). Further, qualitative interviews suggest that employee-sponsored SSSH programming improved many areas of nursery workers' physical, interpersonal, and psychological health. Specifically, four themes emerged, which included labor-intensive job demands as a barrier to exercise engagement, multidimensional health benefits of SSSH, improved job performance after SSSH, and inspiration and insufficiency of SSSH. For example, those in the SSSH group noted improved personal confidence to complete work-related tasks. Conclusion: Employee-sponsored SSSH improved physical performance associated with falls and injury risk and most participants noted a general enjoyment of and benefits from SSSH pointing to the potential value of it to improve nursery workers' injury risk and health. AN - cdc:258673 IS - 1 J2 - Journal of Agromedicine KW - Exercise KW - Agriculture KW - Safety KW - Accidental Falls KW - Occupational Health KW - Musculoskeletal System KW - Agriculture; Musculoskeletal disorders; MSD; Falls; Injuries; Physical exercise; Health promotion; Sleep; Psychosocial factors; Activity levels; Worker health; KW - Author Keywords: Functional capacity; labor-intensive; mixed-methods; musculoskeletal health; onsite exercise KW - Accidental Falls KW - Agriculture KW - Exercise KW - Musculoskeletal System KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety PY - 2026/01/01 T2 - Journal of Agromedicine T2 - J Agromedicine 2026 Jan; 31(1):90-101 TI - Staying Strong on the Job: Physical and Psychosocial Benefits of Exercise for Agricultural Workers VL - 31 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258673 ER -
Ticking Time Bomb: The Escalating Threat of Tick-Borne Diseases in Rural Farming Communities

Roome, Amanda B. ;

Trombley, Destiny

2026/01/01 | J Agromedicine 2026 Jan; 31(1):102-108 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Objectives: Outdoor workers, particularly farmers and farmworkers, are at increased risk for tick encounters and subsequent tick-borne disease exposure due to daily work in tick habitats. Though well studied in Europe, farmer/worker risk is not well studied in the Northeastern United States. Given the increasing incidence of tick-borne diseases thr ...

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Title : Ticking Time Bomb: The Escalating Threat of Tick-Borne Diseases in Rural Farming Communities Personal Author(s) : Roome, Amanda B.;Trombley, Destiny;Kern, Megan;Scribani, Melissa;Jenkins, Paul L.;Ostfeld, Richard;Sorensen, Julie A.; Published Date : 2026/01/01 Pages in Document : 8 pdf pages Source : J Agromedicine 2026 Jan; 31(1):102-108 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258672 Journal Title : Journal of Agromedicine
Roome, Amanda B. et al. (2026). Ticking Time Bomb: The Escalating Threat of Tick-Borne Diseases in Rural Farming Communities. Journal of Agromedicine. 31(1).

Roome, Amanda B. et al. "Ticking Time Bomb: The Escalating Threat of Tick-Borne Diseases in Rural Farming Communities" Journal of Agromedicine 31, no. 1 (2026)

Roome, Amanda B. et al. "Ticking Time Bomb: The Escalating Threat of Tick-Borne Diseases in Rural Farming Communities" Journal of Agromedicine, vol. 31, no. 1, 2026
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Roome, Amanda B. AU - Trombley, Destiny AU - Kern, Megan AU - Scribani, Melissa AU - Jenkins, Paul L. AU - Ostfeld, Richard AU - Sorensen, Julie A. AB - Objectives: Outdoor workers, particularly farmers and farmworkers, are at increased risk for tick encounters and subsequent tick-borne disease exposure due to daily work in tick habitats. Though well studied in Europe, farmer/worker risk is not well studied in the Northeastern United States. Given the increasing incidence of tick-borne diseases throughout the Northeast population, this study sought to identify risk factors and determine perceptions of risk for tick encounters and tick-borne disease diagnoses within agricultural communities. Methods: Snowball sampling was utilized to recruit farmers and farmworkers for the study. Participants were surveyed about risk perceptions, farm practices, tick encounters, and tick-borne disease exposure. Tick-borne disease diagnosis was tested for association with farm characteristics and individual prevention practices. Associations with tick exposure, including tick encounters and tick bites, were also tested. Results: A total of 53 individuals (representing 46 farms) from dairy and livestock operations in Southern Vermont were recruited for the study. Of participants, 12% reported ever being diagnosed with a tick-borne disease, and reported an average of three tick encounters over the prior 6 months (ranging from 0 to 70). There was a marginal association between grazing livestock and increased tick sightings on the farm, and participants believed their risk for tick-borne disease was higher than other occupations. Conclusions: Farmers are a high-risk population, given their increased risk of exposures at worksites that are prime tick habitats. High numbers of tick encounters and perception of risk highlight the need for tick-borne disease prevention strategies to be tailored to farmers and farmworkers. AN - cdc:258672 IS - 1 J2 - Journal of Agromedicine KW - Ticks KW - Farmers KW - Agriculture KW - Safety KW - Occupational Health KW - Tick-Borne Diseases KW - Livestock KW - Agriculture; Tickborne diseases; Farm workers; Farmers; Risk factors; Livestock; Cattle industry; Infectious diseases; Risk factors; KW - Author Keywords: Dairy farm; livestock farm; prevention; ticks; tick-borne disease KW - Agriculture KW - Livestock KW - Farmers KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Tick-Borne Diseases KW - Ticks PY - 2026/01/01 T2 - Journal of Agromedicine T2 - J Agromedicine 2026 Jan; 31(1):102-108 TI - Ticking Time Bomb: The Escalating Threat of Tick-Borne Diseases in Rural Farming Communities VL - 31 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258672 ER -
Wearable Technology for Feedyard Safety

Tucker, Sara

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Beseler, Cheryl L.

2026/01/01 | J Agromedicine 2026 Jan; 31(1):63-67 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Objectives: Cattle feedyard workers are at high risk of heat stress and illness due to being outdoors for long hours in high heat and humidity. Wearable technology has the potential to provide a warning system so that at-risk workers can take a break, move into a shaded area, and hydrate before heat illness results in lost work time. Methods: The M ...

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Title : Wearable Technology for Feedyard Safety Personal Author(s) : Tucker, Sara;Beseler, Cheryl L.;Oatman, Jill;Yoder, Aaron M.; Published Date : 2026/01/01 Pages in Document : 6 pdf pages Source : J Agromedicine 2026 Jan; 31(1):63-67 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258671 Journal Title : Journal of Agromedicine
Tucker, Sara et al. (2026). Wearable Technology for Feedyard Safety. Journal of Agromedicine. 31(1).

Tucker, Sara et al. "Wearable Technology for Feedyard Safety" Journal of Agromedicine 31, no. 1 (2026)

Tucker, Sara et al. "Wearable Technology for Feedyard Safety" Journal of Agromedicine, vol. 31, no. 1, 2026
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Tucker, Sara AU - Beseler, Cheryl L. AU - Oatman, Jill AU - Yoder, Aaron M. AB - Objectives: Cattle feedyard workers are at high risk of heat stress and illness due to being outdoors for long hours in high heat and humidity. Wearable technology has the potential to provide a warning system so that at-risk workers can take a break, move into a shaded area, and hydrate before heat illness results in lost work time. Methods: The MakuSafe wearable device was used to monitor heat warnings in 15 cattle feedyard workers. We collected environmental temperatures and heat warnings from wearable devices at a single feedyard from June 1 through September 30, 2023. We assessed the number of heat warnings and the maximum temperature where they were most likely to occur using segmented logistic regression to model the nonlinear relationship between temperature and heat warning and to understand the threshold at which heat warnings occurred. The Pseudo Score Test was used to assess for a changepoint in the logistic regression model with temperature predicting a heat warning for the number of days the wearable device was used in 15 workers. Results: The Pseudo Score Test identified a single statistically significant changepoint (p < .0001). The Davies test confirmed the result and estimated the change at 78 degrees F. The covariates worker role or hours worked that day were not significantly associated with the probability of a heat warning. Conclusion: These findings revealed that the probability of a heath warning occurring at a relatively low temperature of 78 degrees F, which can aid workplace management with heat stress management and preparedness to protect worker health. AN - cdc:258671 IS - 1 J2 - Journal of Agromedicine KW - Wearable Electronic Devices KW - Agriculture KW - Safety KW - Heat Stress Disorders KW - Occupational Health KW - Livestock KW - Agriculture; Livestock; Wearable technologies; Heat stress; Hot environments; Worker safety; KW - Author Keywords: Agriculture; feedyard; heat stress management; safety; wearables KW - Agriculture KW - Heat Stress Disorders KW - Livestock KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Wearable Electronic Devices PY - 2026/01/01 T2 - Journal of Agromedicine T2 - J Agromedicine 2026 Jan; 31(1):63-67 TI - Wearable Technology for Feedyard Safety VL - 31 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258671 ER -
Health Concerns of Women in Agriculture in the Midwestern United States

Beseler, Cheryl L.

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Lutt, Megan

2026/01/01 | J Agromedicine 2026 Jan; 31(1):11-19 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Objective: In 2022, the USDA Agricultural Census recognized that over one-third of agricultural producers in the United States were female. However, information on the health and safety needs of women working in agriculture is lacking. To help guide the direction of further research to understand the needs of women in agriculture, a brief survey wa ...

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Title : Health Concerns of Women in Agriculture in the Midwestern United States Personal Author(s) : Beseler, Cheryl L.;Lutt, Megan;Egbuchiem, Alex;Duysen, Ellen G.; Published Date : 2026/01/01 Pages in Document : 10 pdf pages Source : J Agromedicine 2026 Jan; 31(1):11-19 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258670 Journal Title : Journal of Agromedicine
Beseler, Cheryl L. et al. (2026). Health Concerns of Women in Agriculture in the Midwestern United States. Journal of Agromedicine. 31(1).

Beseler, Cheryl L. et al. "Health Concerns of Women in Agriculture in the Midwestern United States" Journal of Agromedicine 31, no. 1 (2026)

Beseler, Cheryl L. et al. "Health Concerns of Women in Agriculture in the Midwestern United States" Journal of Agromedicine, vol. 31, no. 1, 2026
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Beseler, Cheryl L. AU - Lutt, Megan AU - Egbuchiem, Alex AU - Duysen, Ellen G. AB - Objective: In 2022, the USDA Agricultural Census recognized that over one-third of agricultural producers in the United States were female. However, information on the health and safety needs of women working in agriculture is lacking. To help guide the direction of further research to understand the needs of women in agriculture, a brief survey was administered at a conference for agricultural women in the Midwest US. The goal was to understand the priority concerns and whether the concerns differed by age group or by occupational role. Methods: The survey was conducted in person with women attending a Women in Ag Conference in 2024. Participants were asked their age in six categories, whether they were directly involved in agriculture, and how concerned they were about nine health and safety topics using a 5-point Likert scale. Occupational role was determined by classifying the self-reported job description into five categories, academic/professional, academic/professional and agricultural operator, crop producer, livestock producer, and crop and livestock producer (n = 111). Descriptive statistics were calculated to describe the age distribution, occupational roles, and differences in concerns. Correspondence analysis was used to analyze and visualize frequency tables. Chi-square and Fisher's Exact tests, and logistic regression were used to explore differences. Results: Injuries and respiratory exposures significantly differed between women who were both academic/professionals and agricultural operators and those who were only academic/professional. Academics were similar to crop producers, livestock producers were different from all others, and those who were both crop and livestock producers fell between the two. Fewer differences were seen among the age groups. Younger women were most concerned about reproductive health and older women more concerned about mental health and musculoskeletal disorders. Conclusion: Concerns differed by occupational role and less by age group. Although injuries were of concern for women working in an academic/professional role, they were not a major concern when women also worked a farm or ranch. It is unclear why this might be and further studies need to be conducted to ascertain if these differences can be replicated. AN - cdc:258670 IS - 1 J2 - Journal of Agromedicine KW - Occupational Exposure KW - Women KW - Agriculture KW - Safety KW - Urogenital System KW - Occupational Health KW - Mental Health KW - Livestock KW - Musculoskeletal System KW - Agriculture; Women; Agricultural safety; Livestock; Reproductive health; Musculoskeletal disorders; MSD; Mental health; Occupational health; KW - Author Keywords: Agricultural exposures; agricultural health; correspondence analysis; women in agriculture KW - Agriculture KW - Livestock KW - Mental Health KW - Musculoskeletal System KW - Occupational Exposure KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Urogenital System KW - Women PY - 2026/01/01 T2 - Journal of Agromedicine T2 - J Agromedicine 2026 Jan; 31(1):11-19 TI - Health Concerns of Women in Agriculture in the Midwestern United States VL - 31 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258670 ER -
Ozone Generation Method Impacts Lung Toxicity and Oxidant Signaling

Razazan, Atefeh ;

Mazumder, Md Habibul Hasan

2026/01/01 | Am J Respir Cell Mol Biol 2026 Jan; 74(1):18-26 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Ozone (O3) is a criteria pollutant that is anticipated to increase over the next decade because of climate-related activity. Varying amounts of nitrogen oxides (NOx) are produced as byproducts during O3 generation from oxygen depending on the method of production, including the source and oxygen purity. A review of the current literature confirms a ...

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Title : Ozone Generation Method Impacts Lung Toxicity and Oxidant Signaling Personal Author(s) : Razazan, Atefeh;Mazumder, Md Habibul Hasan;Goldsmith, William T.;Tan, Nina O.;Ranpara, Anand C.;Kodali, Vamsi K.;Velayutham, Murugesan;Wang, Qiang;Tighe, Robert M.;Hussain, Salik; Published Date : 2026/01/01 Pages in Document : 9 pdf pages Source : Am J Respir Cell Mol Biol 2026 Jan; 74(1):18-26 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258669 Journal Title : American Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology
Razazan, Atefeh et al. (2026). Ozone Generation Method Impacts Lung Toxicity and Oxidant Signaling. American Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology. 74(1).

Razazan, Atefeh et al. "Ozone Generation Method Impacts Lung Toxicity and Oxidant Signaling" American Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology 74, no. 1 (2026)

Razazan, Atefeh et al. "Ozone Generation Method Impacts Lung Toxicity and Oxidant Signaling" American Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology, vol. 74, no. 1, 2026
Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Razazan, Atefeh AU - Mazumder, Md Habibul Hasan AU - Goldsmith, William T. AU - Tan, Nina O. AU - Ranpara, Anand C. AU - Kodali, Vamsi K. AU - Velayutham, Murugesan AU - Wang, Qiang AU - Tighe, Robert M. AU - Hussain, Salik AB - Ozone (O3) is a criteria pollutant that is anticipated to increase over the next decade because of climate-related activity. Varying amounts of nitrogen oxides (NOx) are produced as byproducts during O3 generation from oxygen depending on the method of production, including the source and oxygen purity. A review of the current literature confirms a lack of consistent monitoring and reporting of potential nitrogen species produced with different methods of experimental O3 generation. The lack of consistent monitoring and reporting is potentially a factor that can explain divergence of reported experimental O3 exposure outcomes from different research groups. In the present report, we compare the effects of O3 generation from either a filtered air (FA-ozone) or a pure oxygen (Oxy-ozone) source on NOx generation and measures of O3-induced lung injury. We also consider if this impacts mixed exposures with O3 and ultrafine carbon black (CB) based on if the O3 was generated from a filtered air (FA-ozone-CB) versus a pure oxygen (Oxy-ozone-CB) source. Comparing FA-ozone versus Oxy-ozone, we observed increased lung inflammation and injury in the FA-ozone group. In the FA-ozone-CB group, compared with the Oxy-ozone-CB group, the FA-ozone-CB inhalation exposure resulted in the formation of a greater amount of NOx and induced protein nitrotyrosine in the lungs. Moreover, the FA-ozone-CB group had evidence of eosinophil recruitment not observed in the Oxy-ozone-CB group. Overall, this suggests that the source of oxygen for O3 generation impacts experimental outcomes. Furthermore, measurement and reporting of nitrogen species in O3 exposure should be considered. AN - cdc:258669 IS - 1 J2 - American Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology KW - Nitrogen Oxides KW - Safety KW - Ozone KW - Soot KW - Lung KW - Inhalation Exposure KW - Environmental Monitoring KW - Occupational Health KW - Ozone; Nitrogen oxides; Air pollutants; Environmental monitoring; Toxic effects; Lung tissue; Immune reaction; Inhalation; Carbon black; KW - Author Keywords: ozone; carbon black; inhalation exposure; nitrogen oxides; inflammation KW - Environmental Monitoring KW - Inhalation Exposure KW - Lung KW - Nitrogen Oxides KW - Occupational Health KW - Ozone KW - Safety KW - Soot PY - 2026/01/01 T2 - American Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology T2 - Am J Respir Cell Mol Biol 2026 Jan; 74(1):18-26 TI - Ozone Generation Method Impacts Lung Toxicity and Oxidant Signaling VL - 74 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/258669 ER -

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