| Title: | Environmental hazards at work and mental health: a UK Biobank Retrospective Cohort Study. |
| Journal: | Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine |
| Published: | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Pubmed: | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42314000/ |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1097/jom.0000000000003790 |
Publication 20709
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Abstract
OBJECTIVES: This study aims to examine the associations between exposure to very noisy, hot, or cold work environments and mental health.</p>
METHODS: This retrospective cohort study included 117,675 UK Biobank participants. Linear regression analyses were used to analyse the association between retrospective full-time equivalent years of exposure to environmental hazards and self-reported mental health. A generalised additive model with penalised cubic spline was used to examine the non-linear association of cumulative exposure to hazards with mental health.</p>
RESULTS: Exposure to each work environmental hazard was associated with worse mental health. Non-linear association analysis showed a possible ceiling effect after 2-3 years of exposure to very hot environments. The associations were less pronounced in those working in professional/managerial roles and male participants.</p>
CONCLUSIONS: The results support establishing safe noise and temperature levels for mental health.</p>
3 Authors
- Winnie Wy Lam
- Evangelia Demou
- Frederick K Ho
1 Application
| Application ID | Title |
|---|---|
| 71392 | Investigating complex relationships between genetics, exposures, biomarkers, endophenotypes and cardiometabolic, inflammatory, immune and brain-related health outcomes |
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