Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine News

Costs of Obesity in Workplace Highest for Government Workers

Although obese employees incur higher direct and indirect costs, the extent of obesity-related costs tends to be lower in some industrial sectors than others— including healthcare, reports a study in the February Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. This study …

Libby Asbestos Exposure Linked to Lung Abnormalities

People exposed to asbestos from mining in Libby, Mont., show long-term changes in lung imaging and function tests, even with relatively low asbestos exposure, reports a study in the January Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the …

‘Zero-Cost’ Workers’ Comp Claims Aren’t Zero Cost

Employee Insurance Picks Up Costs for Some Work-Related Injuries Many workers’ compensation (WC) claims result in no payment from the WC system, but do lead to increased costs for employee group insurance plans, reports a study in the December Journal …