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Arch. prev. riesgos labor. (Ed. impr.) ; 16(3): 125-129, jul.-sept. 2013. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-114198

ABSTRACT

Objetivos: Analizar la experiencia de cuatro años (2008-2011) de un programa de cribado de cáncer de próstata en trabajadores de una entidad bancaria. Métodos: Los datos fueron recogidos en los exámenes de salud del Servicio de Prevención Propio (con centros en Barcelona, Madrid y Valencia). Se midieron los niveles de PSA (antígeno prostático específico) en sangre y se realizó un seguimiento del proceso diagnóstico y terapéutico de los casos con niveles alterados (>4 ng/ml), incluyendo encuesta telefónica a los casos confirmados. Se analizó información relativa a características personales y laborales de los participantes. Resultados: 750 trabajadores (99% con tareas administrativas y/o comerciales) cumplieron los criterios de inclusión en el programa. De éstos, 110 presentaron niveles de PSA alterados en al menos una ocasión. Se confirmó el diagnóstico de cáncer de próstata en 21 casos. No se observaron asociaciones entre el diagnóstico de cáncer de próstata y el resto de variables analizadas. Se recuperaron los informes de urología y/o de anatomía patológica en el 76% de los casos contactados. El tipo histológico más frecuente fue el adenocarcinoma (98%), el grado Gleason al diagnóstico más frecuente fue el 6-7 (88%) y la mayoría de casos fueron tratados quirúrgicamente (90%). Como efectos adversos, el 48% de los afectados refiere padecer disfunción eréctil y el 33% incontinencia urinaria. Conclusiones: En nuestro programa se ha identificado una prevalencia de cáncer de próstata por encima de la esperada (21 casos confirmados vs. 12 esperados). Los casos identificados manifiestan unánimemente su apoyo al programa de cribado (AU)


Objectives: To analyze our four-year follow-up experience (2008-2011) with a prostate cancer screening program offered to employees of a banking company. Methods: Data were obtained from the health examinations carried out by the bank’s in-house occupational health service (with centers in Barcelona, Madrid and Valencia). PSA (prostate-specific antigen) blood levels were measured and cases with high levels (>4 ng/ml) were followed through diagnosis and treatment, including a telephone survey of confirmed cases. Personal and occupational characteristics of the participants were analyzed as well. Results: 750 workers (99% with administrative and/or commercial jobs) met the inclusion criteria for the screening program. Of these, 110 had elevated PSA levels on at least one occasion. The diagnosis of prostate cancer was confirmed in 21 cases. There were no associations between a diagnosis of cancer and the remaining analyzed variables. Urology and pathology records were retrieved for 76% of the contacted cases. The most frequent histological type was adenocarcinoma (98%), the most common Gleason grade at diagnosis was 6-7% (88%), and the majority of cases were treated surgically (90%). With respect to adverse effects, 48% of cases described erectile dysfunction and 33% reported urinary incontinence. Conclusions: In our program the observed prevalence of prostate cancer was above that expected (respectively, 21 confirmed cases vs. 12 expected). The identified cases unanimously expressed their support for the screening program (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Prostatic Neoplasms/epidemiology , Prostatic Neoplasms/prevention & control , Primary Prevention , Prostate-Specific Antigen/immunology , Prostate-Specific Antigen/isolation & purification , Mass Screening/methods , Mass Screening/prevention & control , Occupational Health/legislation & jurisprudence , Occupational Health/standards , Occupational Health/trends , Urinary Incontinence/complications , Urinary Incontinence/epidemiology , Urinary Incontinence/prevention & control
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Arch Prev Riesgos Labor ; 16(3): 125-9, 2013.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23828118

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVES: To analyze our four-year follow-up experience (2008-2011) with a prostate cancer screening program offered to employees of a banking company. METHODS: Data were obtained from the health examinations carried out by the bank's in-house occupational health service (with centers in Barcelona, Madrid and Valencia). PSA (prostate-specific antigen) blood levels were measured and cases with high levels (>4 ng/ml) were followed through diagnosis and treatment, including a telephone survey of confirmed cases. Personal and occupational characteristics of the participants were analyzed as well. RESULTS: 750 workers (99% with administrative and/or commercial jobs) met the inclusion criteria for the screening program. Of these, 110 had elevated PSA levels on at least one occasion. The diagnosis of prostate cancer was confirmed in 21 cases. There were no associations between a diagnosis of cancer and the remaining analyzed variables. Urology and pathology records were retrieved for 76% of the contacted cases. The most frequent histological type was adenocarcinoma (98%), the most common Gleason grade at diagnosis was 6-7% (88%), and the majority of cases were treated surgically (90%).With respect to adverse effects, 48% of cases described erectile dysfunction and 33% reported urinary incontinence. CONCLUSIONS: In our program the observed prevalence of prostate cancer was above that expected (respectively, 21 confirmed cases vs. 12 expected). The identified cases unanimously expressed their support for the screening program.


OBJETIVOS: Analizar la experiencia de cuatro años (2008-2011) de un programa de cribado de cáncer de próstata en trabajadores de una entidad bancaria. MÉTODOS: Los datos fueron recogidos en los exámenes de salud del Servicio de Prevención Propio (con centros en Barcelona, Madrid y Valencia). Se midieron los niveles de PSA (antígeno prostático específico) en sangre y se realizó un seguimiento del proceso diagnóstico y terapéutico de los casos con niveles alterados (>4 ng/ml), incluyendo encuesta telefónica a los casos confirmados. Se analizó información relativa a características personales y laborales de los participantes. RESULTADOS: 750 trabajadores (99% con tareas administrativas y/o comerciales) cumplieron los criterios de inclusión en el programa. De éstos, 110 presentaron niveles de PSA alterados en al menos una ocasión. Se confirmó el diagnóstico de cáncer de próstata en 21 casos. No se observaron asociaciones entre el diagnóstico de cáncer de próstata y el resto de variables analizadas. Se recuperaron los informes de urología y/o de anatomía patológica en el 76% de los casos contactados. El tipo histológico más frecuente fue el adenocarcinoma (98%), el grado Gleason al diagnóstico más frecuente fue el 6-7 (88%) y la mayoría de casos fueron tratados quirúrgicamente (90%). Como efectos adversos, el 48% de los afectados refiere padecer disfunción eréctil y el 33% incontinencia urinaria. CONCLUSIONES: En nuestro programa se ha identificado una prevalencia de cáncer de próstata por encima de la esperada(21 casos confirmados vs. 12 esperados). Los casos identificados manifiestan unánimemente su apoyo al programa de cribado.


Subject(s)
Early Detection of Cancer , Occupational Health , Prostatic Neoplasms/diagnosis , Case-Control Studies , Follow-Up Studies , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Program Evaluation , Surveys and Questionnaires , Time Factors
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J Occup Health ; 55(3): 149-57, 2013.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23648474

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVES: Semicircular lipoatrophy (SL) is an emerging occupational pathology. Its etiology is poorly understood. We intend to establish the probable risk factors and estimate the relative risk. METHODS: A case-control study was performed. Our company had 55 diagnosed cases. As controls, we used the 3 closest healthy coworkers to each case. We calculated the chi square, odds ratio and logistic regression for different exposures, during the 3 years from September 2007 to August 2010. RESULTS: There was 100% participation for the cases and 70.9% for the controls (ratio 1 : 2.1 case-control). The only risk variables found were female gender (p<0.02) and exposure to leaning on the edge of a table (p<0.01). In addition, a breakdown by sex objectifies a much stronger association with leaning on the edge of a table in women (p<0.01) than men (p 0.67). CONCLUSIONS: Female gender and leaning on the edge of a table (repeated microtrauma), especially in women, are risk factors for development of SL. Other variables seem to be confounding factors associated with female gender. There were no SL cases showing statistically significant relations with history of cancer or autoimmune diseases. There was also no significance with regard to wearing jeans. There is therefore a new risk for office staff in addition to the more traditional disorders (musculoskeletal, ocular, and psychosocial). Further studies are necessary to evaluate what we consider an underdiagnosed condition, since there is a large percentage of people that are potentially exposed and we found very little information in the literature on the matter.


Subject(s)
Lipodystrophy/epidemiology , Occupational Diseases/epidemiology , Adipose Tissue/pathology , Adult , Case-Control Studies , Female , Health Behavior , Humans , Lipodystrophy/diagnosis , Male , Occupational Diseases/diagnosis , Risk Factors , Sex Factors
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Rev. Asoc. Esp. Espec. Med. Trab ; 21(4): 48-51, dic. 2012.
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-122139

ABSTRACT

Fundamento y objetivos: Nuestro fracaso reciente en una resucitación cardiopulmonar hace plantearnos: ¿Sirve para algo la vigilancia de la salud laboral? ¿y las escalas de predicción de riesgo cardiovascular? ¿y tener servicio médico en el trabajo? ¿y tener desfibrilador? Paciente: Varón de 55 años, sin otros factores de riesgo cardiovascular aparentemente añadidos. Resultado y conclusiones: La bibliografía consultada muestra que la Vigilancia de la Salud laboral, igual que las tablas Framingham, así como la atención inmediata y la desfibrilación precoz en la parada cardiaca son eficaces para evitar muertes. Estas muertes pueden ser consideradas accidente de trabajo. Cada vez hay menos accidentes de trabajo mortales en España. Los más frecuentes en el lugar de trabajo son de origen cardiovascular, representando casi el 40%. Creemos necesarios más estudios que amplíen la sensibilidad de los algoritmos predictivos de riesgo cardiovascular así como su mayor implantación en vigilancia de la salud laboral (AU)


Objetives: Our recent incident in which a worker died of myocardial infartion leads us to raise the next questions: Does occupational health surveillance works? Do the scales of cardiovascular risk prediction work? Is it necessary to have medical services at work? Is it necessary to have a defibrillator in workplace? Matherial and Methods: We describe how a 55 year old worker died of myocardial infartion without apparent cardiovascular risk factors. Results and conclusions: A review of the literature shows that the Occupational Health Surveillance, as derived tables of Framingham study, and the immediate care and early defibrillation in cardiac arrest are effective in preventing deaths. We conclude that there are fewer fatal occupational accidents in Spain. Most of them are cardiovascular in origin (almost 40% of fatal occupational accidents). We believe further studies are necessary to extend the sensitivity of predictive algorithms and a better implantation in the occupational health surveillance (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Cardiovascular Diseases/epidemiology , Accidents, Occupational/statistics & numerical data , Risk Factors , Risk Adjustment/methods , Surveillance of Working Environment , Occupational Mortality
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Rev. Asoc. Esp. Espec. Med. Trab ; 17(2): 12-22, oct. 2008. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-89178

ABSTRACT

El cáncer colorrectal es la segunda causa de muerte por neoplasia en España. Aunque existe un incremento de riesgo en determinadas profesiones, no es considerada una enfermedad profesional. Este estudio pretende evaluar el impacto de una campaña de cribado de cáncer colorrectal mediante determinación de sangre oculta en heces en la vigilancia de la salud de trabajadores sometidosa sedentarismo laboral. Se trata de un estudio transversal y descriptivo de 3.312 individuos que reuníanlos criterios para prevención secundaria de cáncer colorrectal.La participación fue del 83,21%, y el 95% de ellos finalizaron el estudio. El 5,8% de las determinaciones de sangre oculta en heces resultaron positivas. Se obtuvieron resultados similares a los de otros autores, pero conuna participación y un seguimiento muy superiores en nuestro estudio, por lo que consideramos el medio laboral idóneo para realizar este cribado. Es coste-efectivo ymuy valorado por los trabajadores (AU)


Colorectal cancer is the second leading cancer-relatedcause of death in Spain. Although CRC is not to be consideredan occupational illness, its risk is indeed higher in some jobs. Therefore, the aim of this study is to evaluate a CRC screening campaign in Occupational Health Surveillance of sedentary workers. This is a transversal anddescriptive study with 3312 patients. There was a 83.21%of participation. 5.8% of the workers had a positive resultin the occult fecal blood test. 95% of individuals finishedthe follow-up study of such results. This study’s resultswere very similar to other studies but had a higher participationand fidelity. We think occupational medicine can be useful to prevent CRC. There is a good cost/effectivenessrelation for CRC screening. Also, workers value highly when screening tests are performed in their Occupational Health Surveillance (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Colorectal Neoplasms/prevention & control , Epidemiological Monitoring , Mass Screening/methods , 16054 , Occupational Health Services/methods , Occult Blood , Occupational Risks , Occupational Diseases/epidemiology
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