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Open AccessOccupation-related factors affecting the health of migrants working during the COVID-19 pandemic – a qualitative study in Norway
The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic were more pronounced among migrants than in the majority population and went beyond those directly caused by the virus. Evidence suggests that this overburden is due to com...
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Open AccessRural–urban disparities in the reduction of avoidable mortality and mortality from all other causes of death in Spain, 2003–2019
This study aims to evaluate the trend of avoidable mortality and of mortality from all other causes of death in urban and rural areas in Spain, throughout the first 2 decades of the twenty-first century.
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Open AccessAppropriateness of radiological diagnostic tests in otolaryngology
To evaluate the appropriateness of imaging tests associated with radiation in the field of otolaryngology according to the available recommendations, and to estimate the effective radiation dose associated.
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Avoidable mortality for causes amenable to medical care and suicide in physicians in Spain
To compare avoidable mortality for causes amenable to medical care and suicide in physicians versus other professionals with similar university studies and socioeconomic position in Spain.
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Open AccessTrends and equity in the use of health services in Spain and Germany around austerity in Europe
Following the 2008 economic crisis many countries implemented austerity policies, including reducing public spending on health services. This paper evaluates the trends and equity in the use of health services...
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Open AccessErosion of universal health coverage and trend in the frequency of physician consultations in Spain
We studied the frequency of physician visits in the native and immigrant populations in Spain before and after implementation of a governmental measure to restrict the use of public healthcare services by undo...
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Mortality by cause of death and risk behaviors in farmers versus non-farmers: the importance of avoiding the healthy worker effect
To compare mortality by cancer sites and by other specific causes of death, and the prevalence of risk behaviors in farmers and non-farmers in Spain.
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Ocular surface and tear film status among contact lens wearers and non-wearers who use VDT at work: comparing three different lens types
To analyze differences in the ocular surface appearance and tear film status of contact lens wearers and non-wearers in a group of visual display terminals (VDT) workers and additionally to assess differences ...
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Open AccessUse of health services according to income before and after elimination of copayment in Germany and restriction of universal health coverage in Spain
In Germany copayment for medical consultation was eliminated in 2013, and in Spain universal health coverage was partly restricted in 2012. This study shows the relationship between income and the use of healt...
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Open AccessMigrant’s access to preventive health services in five EU countries
Preventive health services (PHSs) form part of primary healthcare with the aim of screening to prevent disease. Migrants show significant differences in lifestyle, health beliefs and risk factors compared with...
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The Impact of Education and Socioeconomic and Occupational Conditions on Self-Perceived and Mental Health Inequalities Among Immigrants and Native Workers in Spain
There is limited evidence on the influence of social determinants on the self-perceived and mental health of immigrants settled at least 8 years in Spain. The aim of this study was to examine differences betwe...
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Impact of economic crisis on mental health of migrant workers: what happened with migrants who came to Spain to work?
To assess changes in mental health in a sample of migrant workers after the eruption of the economic crisis in Spain.
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Differences in Exposure to Occupational Health Risks in Spanish and Foreign-Born Workers in Spain (Itsal Project)
Migrant workers usually show higher rates of work-related health problems than natives. However, little information is available about their exposure to occupational risks. We describe self-reported working ex...
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Prevalence of exposure to occupational risks during pregnancy in Spain
We describe reported exposures to main categories of occupational agents and conditions in Spanish pregnant workers.
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Pregnancy outcomes in female hairdressers
The hairdressing occupation may entail exposure to a wide range of chemical products, psychosocial and physical stress. All these factors may affect the health of a pregnant hairdresser and her offspring. Our ...
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Airborne exposure to chemical substances in hairdresser salons
Several studies indicate health problems among hairdressers to be related to their chemical exposure at work. The purpose of this study was to describe the exposure of chemical compounds in the air of Spanish ...
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Occupational social class and mortality in a population of men economically active: The contribution of education and employment situation
This study examines how education and employment situation contribute to the association between a classification of occupational class based on skill assets and mortality from different causes of death. Data ...
