Background: Asbestos-related diseases are still a major public health problem. The World
Health Organization (WHO) has estimated that 107,000 people worldwide die each year …

Peritoneal mesothelioma is an unusual disease that diffusely involves the peritoneal
surfaces. The incidence of both pleural and peritoneal mesothelioma has been rising …

Background Nearly one of every three workers in the United States is low‐income. Low‐
income populations have a lower life expectancy and greater rates of chronic diseases …

Abstract To determine whether 2‐ethoxyethanol (2‐EE) and 2‐methoxyethanol (2‐ME)
affected the reproductive potential of exposed men, we examined the semen of 73 painters …

Chronic disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Risk factors and work
conditions can be addressed through health promotion aimed at improving individual health …

The association of the prolonged standing required by certain jobs with the rate of preterm
births and low birth weight deliveries was examined in New Haven, Connecticut, between …

Aim To describe the clinical presentation of peritoneal mesothelioma and its impact on
survival. Methods Data was collected from 51 patients with peritoneal mesothelioma treated …

This article describes non-fatal injuries among Hispanic construction workers treated at an
emergency department from 1990 to 1998. Medical and interview data were analyzed to …

Background To assess the intersection of work demands, chronic medical and
musculoskeletal conditions, aging, and disability, we initiated a longitudinal study of …

Background A prior study of this construction worker population found significant noise‐
associated hearing loss. This follow‐up study included a much larger study population and …