The effects of a programme of health preventive measures in a textile plant

Terenski eksperiment, u trajanju od dva meseca, sproveden je u Beogradskom vunarskom kombinatu, na uzorku od 95 tkalja i šivačica. Eksperimentalnu grupu činile su 54 radnice, na kojima je primenjen program preventivnih zdravstvenih mera, i to: optimalna zaštita sluha kombinacijom ušnog štitnika i vate, miniprogrami individualnih gimnastičkih vežbi protiv zamora na radnom mestu, dijetetski preparat Vitamalt, Pliva, uziman kao obrok pre početka rada i mineralna voda Donat-Mg, Zdravilišče Rogaška Slatina, kao prirodni suplement magnezijuma. Pojedine mere iz programa prihvatilo je i redovno sprovodilo 85-94% radnica. Zabeležen je značajan efekat programa na smanjenje umora na poslu i poboljšanje subjektivne ocene zadovoljstva poslom. U pogledu produktivnosti, u eksperimentalnoj grupi zapažen je trend povećanja, ali bez statističke značajnosti.A two-month field experiment was carried out on a sample of 95 women spinners and weavers in a textile plant. In the experimental group, which consisted of 54 workers, a programme of four preventive health measures was applied. The workers were asked to wear a combination of ear-muffs and cotton-wool offering optimal hearing protection and to take up individual mini programmes of physical exercise at work; they were offered a meal of the Pliva dietetic preparation Vitamalt before work and Donat-Mg natural mineral water from Zdravilisce Rogaška Slatina as a magnesium supplement. The measures from the programme were accepted and respected by 85-94% of the workers. As a result, fatigue at work was significantly reduced, and the subjectively estimated work satisfaction was markedly improved. A statistically insignificant trend towards the rise of productivity was also noticed during the period of programme application

Some neurophysiological, psychomotor, and psychological parameters in workers after long-term exposure to cholinesterase-inhibiting insecticides

U radu je ispitivana profesionalna izloženost radnika insekticidima inhibitorima holinesteraze i njihov uticaj na pojedine neurofiziološke, psihomotorne i psihološke parametre. Praćenje parametara je obuhvatilo merenje aktivnosti holinesteraze eritrocita, bioelektrične aktivnosti kore velikog mozga, reakcionih vremena, vizuelne diskriminacije, vizuelne identifikacije i profil indeks emocija. Dobijeni rezultati su upoređivani sa rezultatima kontrolnih grupa, a dobijene razlike su testirane Studentovim t-testom. Osim toga ispitivana je i linearna korelacija pojedinih parametara istraživanja. Razmatrani su mogući mehanizmi nastajanja uočenih promena posmatranih parametara kod grupe radnika profesionalno izloženih insekticidima inhibitorima holinesteraze.The paper deals with the effects of insecticides, cholinesterase inhibitors, on certain neurophysiological, psychomotor, and psychological parameters in occupationally exposed workers. The parameters measured were: the activities of erythrocyte cholinesterase, the bioelectrical activity of the cerebrum core, reaction times, visual discrimination, visual identification and the emotion index profile. The results were compared to the results from control groups, and the differences were analysed by Student\u27s test. The linear correlation of certain parameters was also examined. Possible mechanisms responsible for the changes in parameters are discussed

Working conditions in the textile industry and absenteeism among female workers

Istraživanje je sprovedeno u RO -Beogradski vunarski kombinat-, u obliku retrospektivne epidemiološke studije za trogodišnji period (1985-1987) na uzorku od 134 proizvodne radnice. Utvrđene su sledeće statistički značajne činjenice: u povoljnim uslovima rada (išivačnice) starije radnice (iznad 35 god.) duže su odsustvovale zbog bolesti; broj mlađih radnica koje su odsustvovale zbog bolesti rastao je sa sve težim uslovima rada (tkačnice u odnosu na išivačnice); respiratorna oboljenja bila su najčešći uzrok odsustvovanja s posla zbog bolesti; sve teži uslovi rada uticali su na strukturu morbiditeta - uzroka apsentizma tako što se povećavalo učešće mentalnih poremećaja kod mladih radnica (ispod 35 god.), a bolesti lokomotornog i kardiovaskularnog sistema kod starijih; kod mladih radnica postoji trend povećanja težine i učestalosti povređivanja - uzroka odsustvovanja, u korelaciji sa sve težim uslovima rada; u izrazito teškim uslovima rada (tkačnice), mlađe radnice su se tri puta češće povređivale i duže odsustvovale s posla zbog povrede nego starije tekstilne radnice.A study was performed in the -Belgrade Wool Co.- as a retrospective epidemiological investigation, for a three-year period (1985 -1987), on a sample of 134 blue-collar female workers. The following statistically significant facts were established: in favourable working conditions (sewing department) the older workers (above the age of 35 years) were absent from work because of illness longer than the younger workers; the number of the younger workers (age 35 years or under) with sick absences increased as working conditions worsened (wool-mills compared to sewing departments). Respiratory diseases made the most frequent cause of absence from work. Harder working conditions influenced the morbidity structure as cause of absenteeism resulting in the rise of prevalence of mental disorders among the younger workers, and of locomotor and circulatory diseases among the older ones. The younger workers showed a rising trend in the severity and frequency of injuries as causes of absence from work, which correlated with the degree of deterioration of working conditions. Finally, under extremely hard working conditions (wool-mills) the rate of occupationally induced injuries among the younger workers was as much as three times higher than among the older ones, and the duration of sick absences was longer

Working conditions in the textile industry and absenteeism among female workers

Istraživanje je sprovedeno u RO -Beogradski vunarski kombinat-, u obliku retrospektivne epidemiološke studije za trogodišnji period (1985-1987) na uzorku od 134 proizvodne radnice. Utvrđene su sledeće statistički značajne činjenice: u povoljnim uslovima rada (išivačnice) starije radnice (iznad 35 god.) duže su odsustvovale zbog bolesti; broj mlađih radnica koje su odsustvovale zbog bolesti rastao je sa sve težim uslovima rada (tkačnice u odnosu na išivačnice); respiratorna oboljenja bila su najčešći uzrok odsustvovanja s posla zbog bolesti; sve teži uslovi rada uticali su na strukturu morbiditeta - uzroka apsentizma tako što se povećavalo učešće mentalnih poremećaja kod mladih radnica (ispod 35 god.), a bolesti lokomotornog i kardiovaskularnog sistema kod starijih; kod mladih radnica postoji trend povećanja težine i učestalosti povređivanja - uzroka odsustvovanja, u korelaciji sa sve težim uslovima rada; u izrazito teškim uslovima rada (tkačnice), mlađe radnice su se tri puta češće povređivale i duže odsustvovale s posla zbog povrede nego starije tekstilne radnice.A study was performed in the -Belgrade Wool Co.- as a retrospective epidemiological investigation, for a three-year period (1985 -1987), on a sample of 134 blue-collar female workers. The following statistically significant facts were established: in favourable working conditions (sewing department) the older workers (above the age of 35 years) were absent from work because of illness longer than the younger workers; the number of the younger workers (age 35 years or under) with sick absences increased as working conditions worsened (wool-mills compared to sewing departments). Respiratory diseases made the most frequent cause of absence from work. Harder working conditions influenced the morbidity structure as cause of absenteeism resulting in the rise of prevalence of mental disorders among the younger workers, and of locomotor and circulatory diseases among the older ones. The younger workers showed a rising trend in the severity and frequency of injuries as causes of absence from work, which correlated with the degree of deterioration of working conditions. Finally, under extremely hard working conditions (wool-mills) the rate of occupationally induced injuries among the younger workers was as much as three times higher than among the older ones, and the duration of sick absences was longer

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus and Antenatal Corticosteroid Therapy—A Narrative Review of Fetal and Neonatal Outcomes

Background: There, we review the pathogenesis of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), its influence on fetal physiology, and neonatal outcomes, as well as the usage of antenatal corticosteroid therapy (ACST) in pregnancies complicated by GDM. Methods: MEDLINE and PubMed search was performed for the years 1990–2022, using a combination of keywords on such topics. According to the aim of the investigation, appropriate articles were identified and included in this narrative review. Results: GDM is a multifactorial disease related to unwanted pregnancy course and outcomes. Although GDM has an influence on the fetal cardiovascular and nervous system, especially in preterm neonates, the usage of ACST in pregnancy must be considered taking into account maternal and fetal characteristics. Conclusions: GDM has no influence on neonatal outcomes after ACST introduction. The ACST usage must be personalized and considered according to its gestational age-specific effects on the developing fetus