Browsing Public Health and Health Systems by Supervisor "Bigelow, Philip"
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Alcohol and Select Medications as Fall Risk Factors in Community Dwelling Older Adults in Canada
(University of Waterloo, 2018-05-04)Abstract Introduction: Falls are the leading cause of accidental injury in community dwelling older adults, often resulting in emergency room visits, hospitalization and early admission to long-term care. Studies have ... -
A Community-Based Pilot Study Exploring Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSD) Perception Among Recently Relocated Syrian Refugees in Canada
(University of Waterloo, 2020-02-18)Refugees, a vulnerable population, usually end up in precarious work situations, which are very common in small businesses (SBs). SBs, where 69.7% of the total private labor force is employed, often hire unskilled workers ... -
Effects of Seat Suspension Types on Truck Drivers’ Vigilance
(University of Waterloo, 2016-01-22)Background: Due to long work hours and irregular work schedules, truck drivers can become fatigued, which can increase the risk of traffic collisions. Further, professional truck drivers are at an increased risk for ... -
Examining the impact of a restrictive retail food environment intervention on pharmacy sales over time in Baddeck, Nova Scotia
(University of Waterloo, 2017-12-21)Introduction: Sugar-sweetened beverages are a significant source of dietary sugar intake for both adults and children in Canada and around the world. Consumption of excessive amounts of sugar is a risk factor for a variety ... -
In Danger? An Exploration of Canadian Truck Drivers’ Health through the Canadian Community Health Survey
(University of Waterloo, 2016-01-04)Background: There exists substantive evidence showing that the health status of truck drivers from the United States (US) is much poorer than the general US population. Comparatively there is much less research on Canadian ... -
Investigation of Effects of Wind Turbine Noise on General Health and Sleep Disturbance
(University of Waterloo, 2016-12-23)ABSTRACT Background: Although wind energy is now one of the fastest growing sources of power in Canada and many other countries, the growth in both number and size of wind turbines (WTs) has raised questions regarding ... -
Knowledge Transfer and Exchange in Work and Health Research
(University of Waterloo, 2016-09-28)Knowledge transfer and exchange (KTE) is the practice of preparing and disseminating research to those who can use it. The burden of workplace injury and illness can be great affecting workers, workplaces, the medical ... -
Understanding the Experiences of Retirement Transitions Amongst Older Workers in Physically Demanding Occupations
(University of Waterloo, 2020-10-21)Background and Objectives Approximately 60% to 70% of Ontario workers have no pension – nonunionized workers are most affected, leaving many older workers in vulnerable positions. This vulnerability is exacerbated for ...