Blar i forfatter Det helsevitenskapelige fakultet "Aasmoe, Lisbeth"

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    • Exposures and Health Effects of Bioaerosols in Seafood Processing Workers - a Position Statement 

      Bonlokke, Jakob; Bang, Berit; Aasmoe, Lisbeth; Rahman, Anas M. Abdel; Syron, Laura N.; Andersson, Eva; Dahlman-Høglund, Anna; Lopata, Andreas L.; Jeebhay, Mohamed Fareed (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-08-27)
      Occupational hazards exist in the processing of seafood both in land-based facilities as well as on board vessels. Recent findings on occupational injury and respiratory health risks among seafood processing workers were presented and discussed at the IFISH5 conference. Particular emphasis was put on the challenges that im/migrant workers encounter, the greater risks onboard factory vessels, especially ...

    • Lung function and prevalence of respiratory symptoms in Norwegian crab processing workers 

      Thomassen, Marte Renate; Aasmoe, Lisbeth; Bang, Berit E.; Braaten, Tonje (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017-04-20)
      Background: Seafood processing workers have an increased risk of developing occupational asthma. This has not been studied among Norwegian crab processing workers, nor has the respiratory health of exposed workers been compared to a control group. <br>Objectives: Assessing the impact of working in the crab processing industry on workers ’ respiratory health. <br>Design: A cross-sectional study ...

    • Musculoskeletal symptoms among workers in the commercial fishing fleet of Norway 

      Sandsund, Mariann; Øren, Anita; Thorvaldsen, Trine; Holmen, Ingunn; Sønvisen, Signe; Heidelberg, Cecilie Thon; Aasmoe, Lisbeth (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-06-25)
      <i>Background</i>: Fishers exposed to unfavourable environmental conditions may suffer negative health ef- fects. This study aimed to identify musculoskeletal symptoms in professional fishers in Norway using data from several sources; register data, telephone survey and questionnaire.<p> <p><i>Materials and methods</i>: Professional fishers (n = 25,971) registered in the period 2008-2013 were ...

    • Occupational Allergic Sensitization Among Workers Processing King Crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus) and Edible Crab (Cancer pagurus) in Norway and Identification of Novel Putative Allergenic Proteins 

      Thomassen, Marte Renate; Bang, Berit; Aasmoe, Lisbeth (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-08-23)
      Introduction: Asthma and allergy occur frequently among seafood processing workers, with the highest prevalence seen in the crustacean processing industry. In this study we established for the first time the prevalence of allergic sensitization in the Norwegian king- and edible crab processing industry and characterized the IgE-reactive proteins.<p> <p>Materials and Methods: Two populations of ...

    • Occupational Exposure to Bioaerosols in Norwegian Crab Processing Plants 

      Thomassen, Marte Renate; Kamath, Sandip D.; Lopata, Andreas L.; Madsen, Anne Mette; Eduard, Wijnand; Bang, Berit; Aasmoe, Lisbeth (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel, 2016-05-28)
      Introduction: <br> Aerosolisation of components when processing king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus) and edible crab (Cancer pagurus) may cause occupational health problems when inhaled by workers. <br> Methods: <br> A cross-sectional study was carried out in three king crab plants and one edible crab plant. Personal exposure measurements were performed throughout work shifts. Air was ...