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Chronic exposure to urban noise is harmful for auditory perception, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and nervous systems, while also causing psychological annoyance. Around 25% of the EU population experience a deterioration in the quality of life due to annoyance and about 5–15% suffer from sleep disorders, with many disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) lost annually. This systematic review highlights the main sources of urban noise, the relevant principal clinical disorders and the most effected countries. This review included articles published on the major databases (PubMed, Cochrane Library, Scopus), using a combination of some keywords. The online search yielded 265 references; after selection, the authors have analyzed 54 articles (5 reviews and 49 original articles). From the analysis, among the sources of exposure, we found the majority of items dealing with airports and wind turbines, followed by roads and trains; the main disorders that were investigated in different populations dealt with annoyance and sleep disorders, sometimes associated with cardiovascular symptoms. Regarding countries, studies were published from all over the world with a slight prevalence from Western Europe. Considering these fundamental health consequences, research needs to be extended in such a way as to include new sources of noise and new technologies, to ensure a health promotion system and to reduce the risk of residents being exposed.
Nicola Mucci; Veronica Traversini; Chiara Lorini; Simone De Sio; Raymond P. Galea; Guglielmo Bonaccorsi; Giulio Arcangeli. Urban Noise and Psychological Distress: A Systematic Review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 6621 .
AMA StyleNicola Mucci, Veronica Traversini, Chiara Lorini, Simone De Sio, Raymond P. Galea, Guglielmo Bonaccorsi, Giulio Arcangeli. Urban Noise and Psychological Distress: A Systematic Review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (18):6621.
Chicago/Turabian StyleNicola Mucci; Veronica Traversini; Chiara Lorini; Simone De Sio; Raymond P. Galea; Guglielmo Bonaccorsi; Giulio Arcangeli. 2020. "Urban Noise and Psychological Distress: A Systematic Review." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 18: 6621.
Allergic disorders in the agriculture sector are very common among farm workers, causing many injuries and occupational diseases every year. Agricultural employees are exposed to multiple conditions and various allergenic substances, which could be related to onset of anaphylactic reactions. This systematic review highlights the main clinical manifestation, the allergens that are mostly involved and the main activities that are usually involved. This research includes articles published on the major databases (PubMed, Cochrane Library, Scopus), using a combination of keywords. The online search yielded 489 references; after selection, by the authors, 36 articles (nine reviews and 27 original articles) were analyzed. From this analysis, the main clinical problems that were diagnosed in this category were respiratory (ranging from rhinitis to asthma) and dermatological (eczema, dermatitis, hives) in nature, with a wide symptomatology (from a simple local reaction to anaphylaxis). The main activities associated with these allergic conditions are harvesting or cultivation of fruit and cereals, beekeepers and people working in greenhouses. Finally, in addition to the allergens already known, new ones have emerged, including triticale, wine, spider and biological dust. For these reasons, in the agricultural sector, research needs to be amplified, considering new sectors, new technologies and new products, and ensuring a system of prevention to reduce this risk.
Giulio Arcangeli; Veronica Traversini; Emanuela Tomasini; Antonio Baldassarre; Luigi Isaia Lecca; Raymond P. Galea; Nicola Mucci. Allergic Anaphylactic Risk in Farming Activities: A Systematic Review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 4921 .
AMA StyleGiulio Arcangeli, Veronica Traversini, Emanuela Tomasini, Antonio Baldassarre, Luigi Isaia Lecca, Raymond P. Galea, Nicola Mucci. Allergic Anaphylactic Risk in Farming Activities: A Systematic Review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (14):4921.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGiulio Arcangeli; Veronica Traversini; Emanuela Tomasini; Antonio Baldassarre; Luigi Isaia Lecca; Raymond P. Galea; Nicola Mucci. 2020. "Allergic Anaphylactic Risk in Farming Activities: A Systematic Review." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 14: 4921.
Agriculture is one of the most hazardous economic sectors, and it accounts for many accidents and occupational diseases every year. In Italy, about one-third of injuries involve the upper extremity, with long-term consequences for the workers and economic damage for agricultural companies and farms. This systematic review describes upper limb injuries among farmworkers, especially hand injuries, and highlights the main dangerous risk factors. Literature review included articles published in the major databases (PubMed, Cochrane Library, Scopus), using a combination of some relevant keywords. This online search yielded 951 references; after selection, the authors analyzed 53 articles (3 narrative reviews and 50 original articles). From this analysis, it appears that younger male farmers are mostly involved, especially in the harvesting season. The upper limb and hand are often the body parts that sustain most damage as these are mostly involved in driving tractors or tools. The most frequent type of lesions are open wounds, lacerations, fractures, strains, and overexertion lesions. Sometimes, a distracting element (such as mobile phone use, quarrels, working hours load) is present; poor use of protective devices and lack of safety design in tools can also increase the risk of accidents. For these reasons, in the agricultural sector, a system of health promotion and good practices is needed to promote workers’ awareness of the sources of risk, highlight more dangerous situations and apply organizational behavioral measures.
Nicola Mucci; Veronica Traversini; Lucrezia G. Lulli; Antonio Baldassarre; Raymond P. Galea; Giulio Arcangeli. Upper Limb’s Injuries in Agriculture: A Systematic Review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 4501 .
AMA StyleNicola Mucci, Veronica Traversini, Lucrezia G. Lulli, Antonio Baldassarre, Raymond P. Galea, Giulio Arcangeli. Upper Limb’s Injuries in Agriculture: A Systematic Review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (12):4501.
Chicago/Turabian StyleNicola Mucci; Veronica Traversini; Lucrezia G. Lulli; Antonio Baldassarre; Raymond P. Galea; Giulio Arcangeli. 2020. "Upper Limb’s Injuries in Agriculture: A Systematic Review." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 12: 4501.
Migrant workers show an increase in the incidence of serious, psychotic, anxiety, and post-traumatic disorders due to a series of socio-environmental variables, such as loss of social status, discrimination, and separations from the family. The purpose is to elaborate a systematic review and highlight the prevailing psychological pathologies of these workers and categories most at risk. Our research included articles published from 2009 to 2019 on the major databases (Pub Med, Cochrane Library, and Scopus) using a combination of some keywords. The online search indicated 1.228 references. Using inclusion and exclusion criteria, we analyzed 127 articles, in particular 12 reviews and 115 original articles. Principal emerging disorders from the research are depressive syndrome (poor concentration at work, feeling down, or anger and somatization), anxiety, alcohol or substance abuse, and poor sleep quality. This causes low life conditions, which is also due to marginalization from the social context and strenuous work; in fact, migrant workers may suffer verbal or physical abuse, and they are often employed in dangerous, unhealthy jobs. It is therefore essential to increase the role of occupational medicine and promote wellbeing for this vulnerable job category.
Nicola Mucci; Veronica Traversini; Gabriele Giorgi; Eleonora Tommasi; Simone De Sio; Giulio Arcangeli. Migrant Workers and Psychological Health: A Systematic Review. Sustainability 2019, 12, 120 .
AMA StyleNicola Mucci, Veronica Traversini, Gabriele Giorgi, Eleonora Tommasi, Simone De Sio, Giulio Arcangeli. Migrant Workers and Psychological Health: A Systematic Review. Sustainability. 2019; 12 (1):120.
Chicago/Turabian StyleNicola Mucci; Veronica Traversini; Gabriele Giorgi; Eleonora Tommasi; Simone De Sio; Giulio Arcangeli. 2019. "Migrant Workers and Psychological Health: A Systematic Review." Sustainability 12, no. 1: 120.
Migrants are mainly employed in “3D jobs” which are dirty, dangerous, and difficult, are characterized by monotony and intense rhythms, and are found in sectors with higher risks such as construction, heavy industry, and agriculture. The aim of this study is to construct a systematic review in order to identify the main occupational risks and occupational diseases of this category. Research included articles published from 2013 to 2018 on major online databases (PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Scopus), which were obtained using a combination of keywords (migrant workers, expatriates, physical health, diseases, illnesses, travel, travelers, work, and occupational medicine). The online search included 1109 references. We excluded 977 studies because they were unrelated to physical health and another 64 due to duplication. There were 68 articles which were analyzed, including six reviews and 62 original articles. The main risks which emerged are developing infectious diseases, metabolic cardiovascular diseases and manifesting a lower quality of life, in particular due to difficulties in accessing local health services. It will be crucial to implement the role of occupational medicine in order to introduce multilevel interventions designed to prevent work-related injuries and illnesses, and to promote healthier working environments.
Nicola Mucci; Veronica Traversini; Gabriele Giorgi; Giacomo Garzaro; Javier Fiz-Perez; Marcello Campagna; Venerando Rapisarda; Eleonora Tommasi; Manfredi Montalti; Giulio Arcangeli. Migrant Workers and Physical Health: An Umbrella Review. Sustainability 2019, 11, 232 .
AMA StyleNicola Mucci, Veronica Traversini, Gabriele Giorgi, Giacomo Garzaro, Javier Fiz-Perez, Marcello Campagna, Venerando Rapisarda, Eleonora Tommasi, Manfredi Montalti, Giulio Arcangeli. Migrant Workers and Physical Health: An Umbrella Review. Sustainability. 2019; 11 (1):232.
Chicago/Turabian StyleNicola Mucci; Veronica Traversini; Gabriele Giorgi; Giacomo Garzaro; Javier Fiz-Perez; Marcello Campagna; Venerando Rapisarda; Eleonora Tommasi; Manfredi Montalti; Giulio Arcangeli. 2019. "Migrant Workers and Physical Health: An Umbrella Review." Sustainability 11, no. 1: 232.