Firefighters in Tyne & Wear are participating in a study that will determine how many have occupational cancers and other diseases.
Health surveillance
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NHS England has launched a campaign to urge thousands of women to take up NHS breast screening appointments, as nearly four in 10 did not take up the offer.
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Confusion around prostate cancer symptoms could be leading fewer men to get tested, with a fifth (19%) admitting they don’t...
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Tens of thousands of people across the country be able to access tests in the community more quickly, the government has said.
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The chief medical officer for England, Professor Chris Whitty, has called for workplaces to be monitored for indoor air pollutants.
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Occupational health professionals should be aware that biological sex- and gender-based factors can contribute to inequalities in healthcare provision and...
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Night work is associated with a host of health risks, due to disruptions to the circadian rhythm. Here's what occupational health professionals need to know.
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The Faculty of Occupational Health Nursing has published a list of FAQs designed to help occupational health nurses better understand consent and confidentiality.
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International Men’s Day (19 November) and men’s health campaigns such as Movember are an opportunity for employers to step up...
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The number of people aged under 40 with type 2 diabetes has jumped by almost a quarter, with the effects...
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A startup is to develop and test a fatigue detection tool that could minimise health and safety incidents among shift workers.
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Suicide is an uncomfortable and emotive topic, but an important one for occupational health to understand.
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Occupational health professionals need to have an understanding of the risk factors for suicide, the impact suicide can have on others, and how it might be prevented.
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Nearly one in 10 women say they have never checked their breasts for changes, potentially missing symptom of breast cancer.
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What are some of the challenges deaf employees and those with hearing loss face at work?