A systematic review of studies in the contributions of the work environment to ischaemic heart disease development
European Journal of Public HealthPublished 31 March 2016Open access
Töres Theorell, Katarina Jood, Lisbeth Slunga Järvholm, Eva Vingård, Joep Perk, Per Olov Östergren
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There is scientific evidence that employees, both men and women, who report specific occupational exposures, such as low decision latitude, job strain or noise, have an increased incidence of ischaemic heart disease.
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There is scientific evidence that employees, both men and women, who report specific occupational exposures, such as low decision latitude, job strain or noise, have an increased incidence of IHD.
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