Affective and personality disturbances among female former microelectronics workers

Bowler, Rosemarie M.; Mergler, Donna; Rauch, Stephen S.; Harrison, R. A.; Cone, James E.

doi:10.1002/1097-4679(199101)47:1<41::aid-jclp2270470107>3.0.co;2-x

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“…The lack of association between depressive symptoms and nail salon workplace exposure is discrepant with a number of prior studies [10][11][12]. Although our study's findings did not indicate a significant association between nail salon workplace exposures to depressive symptoms, past research has highlighted the relationship between cognitive impairment and poor mental health.…”

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“…The majority of research on neurotoxin exposure has been oriented towards industrial workplaces that routinely use hazardous chemicals and solvents: workplaces such as dental offices [9], electronic microscopy research labs [10], and among microelectronic technicians [11], house painters [12], and carpet layers [13]. Studies of these occupations found evidence of the association between neuropsychological/neurosensory deficits and neurotoxin exposure.…”

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Cognitive Functioning and Nail Salon Occupational Exposure among Vietnamese Immigrant Women in Northern California

Nguyen

Chen

Chan

et al. 2022

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Introduction: Vietnamese nail salon technicians are continuously exposed to neurotoxins linked to cognitive impairments and Alzheimer’s disease. This study examined the association of occupational exposure with cognitive function and depressive symptoms among Vietnamese nail salon technicians. Methods: The sample included 155 current or former Vietnamese female nail technicians and 145 control group participants. Measures included the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) and the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D). Results: Average cognitive functioning was significantly higher for the control compared to the nail technician group (mean difference = 1.2, p < 0.05). No differences were observed for depression. Multivariate findings revealed that exposure was negatively associated with cognitive functioning (β = −0.29, 95% CI: −0.53, −0.05, p < 0.05). Discussion: Nail salon work and the extent of occupational exposure were associated with lower cognitive functioning among Vietnamese nail technicians. Longitudinal research can further examine the risk for cognitive decline and dementia for this vulnerable population.

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Cognitive Functioning and Nail Salon Occupational Exposure among Vietnamese Immigrant Women in Northern California

Nguyen

Chen

Chan

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“…Epidemiological findings suggest that a substantial proportion of various populations report chronic odor intolerance: i.e. the majority of workers exposed to solvents (85,86), and approximately 30% of office workers (19). Following overexposure to gasoline in a previous study (87), 33.3% of workers in an underground tunneling project reported either developing such sensitivities or experiencing the intensification of pre-existing sensitivities, with 26.7% of these workers fitting criteria for MCS/IEI syndrome, as characterized by the 1999 consensus definition (88).…”

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Multiple chemical sensitivity and idiopathic environmental intolerance (part one)

Watanabe

Tonori

Aizawa

2003

Environ Health Prev Med

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Multiple chemical sensitivity/idiopathic environmental intolerance (MCS/IEI) is a commonly used diagnostic term for a group of symptoms. These symptoms have been described and commented on for more than 15 years in the USA. Recently, it has also been observed in Japan. The main features of this syndrome are multiple symptoms involving in multiple organ systems that are precipitated by a variety of chemical substances with relapses and exacerbation under certain conditions when exposed to very low levels which do not affect the population at large. There are no laboratory markers or specific investigative findings. Although traditional medical organizations have not agreed on a definition for this syndrome due to the lack of obvious evidence to demonstrate the existence of these symptoms, it is being increasingly recognized. It constitutes an increasing percentage of the caseload at occupational/environmental medical clinics.Part one of this review article discusses pathophysiological theories, substances which cause symptoms, prevalence in the general and specific populations, past history and family history, and clinical symptoms of MCS/IEI patients.

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“…New onset illnesses were indicated by the date of diagnosis and worsened illness (for those who had been diagnosed prior to the release) was indicated by the illness status after the release. Illnesses typically associated with chemical exposure (respiratory, dermatological, eye and immunologic) [21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28] were included, as well as other illnesses.…”

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Increased Medication Use in a Community Environmentally Exposed to Chemicals.

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An epidemiological health study compared the health status of residents of a town exposed to an accidental Catacarb chemical release from an adjacent oil refinery, with the health status of demographically similar residents of an unexposed town in the region. Few studies of Catacarb's effects on humans exist; however, animal studies have shown it to be a respiratory, gastro-intestinal, dermatological and visual irritant. As part of the study, health questionnaires assessing pre-and post exposure symptoms, illnesses and medication use were mailed to residents in both towns. Medication use is sometimes reported to be a more objective and reliable measure of health outcomes 1) . The current paper compared medication use of exposed and unexposed residents. Significant increases after exposure were found in the use of the following medications: antacid, asthma medication, cough and cold medication, eye medication, headache medication and sleep medication. These increases were consistent with reported symptoms, albeit of greater magnitude; no increase in medication use for other illnesses was reported. Medication use in this sample was consistent with patients' report of symptoms and may be a better measure of outcome.

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Affective and personality disturbances among female former microelectronics workers

Cited by 24 publications

References 27 publications

Cognitive Functioning and Nail Salon Occupational Exposure among Vietnamese Immigrant Women in Northern California

Cognitive Functioning and Nail Salon Occupational Exposure among Vietnamese Immigrant Women in Northern California

Multiple chemical sensitivity and idiopathic environmental intolerance (part one)

Increased Medication Use in a Community Environmentally Exposed to Chemicals.

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