Experts emphasize early detection and proper protection from the sun until they can determine what works best in preventing melanoma. According to a recent article in JAMA, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among U.S. teenagers 15 to 19 years of age. The number of fatalities among drivers in this age group also increased when the passengers were male or traveling between midnight and 6 a.m. Yale University researchers studying displaced and continuously employed workers older than 51 years discovered that those who were laid off had more mental and physical health problems. Older workers may suffer more because they are more closely tied to their jobs and concerned about saving money for retirement.
Occupational hazards affect many in the work force.
This hazard may come in the form of endangering a gastroenterologist's health. A study published in the British Medical Journal showed that these subspecialists are at great risk of acquiring Helicobacter pylori infection. The infection may be transmitted while physicians perform endoscopies on infected patients. Wearing gloves does not prevent transmission, but facemasks may be protective. When rosacea reddens your face, it can also embarrass you professionally.