Usefulness of the ECORE-BF Scale to Determine Atherogenic Risk in 386,924 Spanish Workers.

BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide. Obesity and atherosclerosis are considered risk factors for this pathology. There are multiple methods to evaluate obesity, in the same way as there are different formulas to determine atherogenic risk. Since both pathologies are closely related, the objective of our work was to evaluate whether the ECORE-BF scale is capable of predicting atherogenic risk. METHODS: Observational, descriptive, and cross-sectional study in which 386,924 workers from several autonomous communities in Spain participated. The association between the ECORE-BF scale and five atherogenic risk indices was evaluated. The relationship between variables was assessed using the chi-square test and Student's t test in independent samples. Multivariate analysis was performed with the multinomial logistic regression test, calculating the odds ratio and 95% confidence intervals, with the Hosmer-Lemeshow goodness-of-fit test. ROC curves established the cut-off points for moderate and high vascular age and determined the Youden index. RESULTS: The mean values of the ECORE-BF scale were higher in individuals with atherogenic dyslipidemia and the lipid triad, as well as in those with elevated values of the three atherogenic indices studied, with p <0.001 in all cases. As atherogenic risk increased across the five evaluated scales, the prevalence of obesity also significantly increased, with p <0.001 in all cases. In the ROC curve analysis, the AUCs for atherogenic dyslipidemia and the lipid triad were above 0.75, indicating a good association between these scales and the ECORE-BF. Although the Youden indices were not exceedingly high, they were around 0.5. CONCLUSIONS: There is a good association between atherogenic risk scales, atherogenic dyslipidemia, and lipid triad, and the ECORE-BF scale. The ECORE-BF scale can be a useful and quick tool to evaluate atherogenic risk in primary care and occupational medicine consultations without the need for blood tests.

Usefulness of Body Fat and Visceral Fat Determined by Bioimpedanciometry versus Body Mass Index and Waist Circumference in Predicting Elevated Values of Different Risk Scales for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

BACKGROUND: Obesity constitutes a public health problem worldwide and causes non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (MALFD), the leading cause of liver disease in developed countries, which progresses to liver cirrhosis and liver cancer. MAFLD is associated with obesity and can be evaluated by validated formulas to assess MAFLD risk using different parameters such as the body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC). However, these parameters do not accurately measure body fat. As MAFLD is strongly associated with obesity, we hypothesize that measuring body and visceral fat by electrical bioimpedance is an efficient method to predict the risk of MAFLD. The objective of our work was to demonstrate that electrical bioimpedance is a more efficient method than the BMI or WC to predict an elevated risk of MAFLD. METHODS: A cross-sectional, descriptive study involving 8590 Spanish workers in the Balearic Islands was carried out. The study's sample of employees was drawn from those who underwent occupational medicine examinations between January 2019 and December 2020. Five MAFLD risk scales were determined for evaluating very high levels of body fat and visceral fat. The determination of body and visceral fat was performed using bioimpedanciometry. Student's t-test was employed to ascertain the mean and standard deviation of quantitative data. The chi-square test was used to find prevalences for qualitative variables, while ROC curves were used to define the cut-off points for body and visceral fat. The calculations included the area under the curve (AUC), the cut-off points along with their Youden index, sensitivity, and specificity. Correlation and concordance between the various scales were determined using Pearson's correlation index and Cohen's kappa, respectively. RESULTS: As both total body fat and visceral fat increase, the risk of MAFLD increases with a statistically significant result (p < 0.001), presenting a higher risk in men. The areas under the curve (AUC) of the five scales that assess overweight and obesity to determine the occurrence of high values of the different MAFLD risk scales were very high, most of them exceeding 0.9. These AUC values were higher for visceral and body fat than for the BMI or waist circumference. FLD-high presented the best results in men and women with the AUC at around 0.97, both for visceral fat and total body fat, with a high Youden index in all cases (women body fat = 0.830, visceral fat = 0.892; men body fat = 0.780, visceral fat = 0.881). CONCLUSIONS: In our study, all the overweight and obesity scales show a very good association with the scales assessing the risk of MAFLD. These values are higher for visceral and body fat than for waist circumference and the BMI. Both visceral fat and body fat are better associated than the BMI and waist circumference with MAFLD risk scales.

The Effect of a Program to Improve Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet on Cardiometabolic Parameters in 7034 Spanish Workers.

BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular and metabolic diseases include a large group of pathologies and constitute one of the most serious chronic health problems facing the 21st century, with high rates of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Unhealthy diets influence the development of these pathologies. The Mediterranean diet can be an important part in the treatment of these diseases. The objective of this study was to assess the effect of a program that aims to increase adherence to the Mediterranean diet on the improvement of different cardiometabolic risk parameters. METHODS: A prospective intervention study was carried out on 7034 Spanish workers. Prior to the intervention, 22 cardiometabolic risk scales were evaluated. Participants in this study were informed both orally and in writing of the characteristics and benefits of the Mediterranean diet and were given the website of the Ministry of Health, Consumption and Social Welfare of Spain, which provides advice on nutrition. Adherence to the Mediterranean diet was reinforced by sending a monthly SMS to their mobile phones. After six months of follow-up, the 22 risk scales were re-evaluated to assess changes. Means and standard deviations were calculated using Student's t test to analyse quantitative variables. Prevalence was calculated using the Chi-square test when the variables were qualitative. RESULTS: All the cardiometabolic risk scales studied decreased after implementing a program to improve and enhance adherence to the Mediterranean diet. The number of losses in the sample was very low, standing at 4.31%. CONCLUSIONS: The Mediterranean diet is effective in reducing all cardiovascular risk scales evaluated. The mean values and prevalence of high values of the different cardiometabolic risk scales analysed led to lower values after the implementation of the program to increase adherence to the Mediterranean diet. We observed a significant positive difference in metabolic age in both sexes. We have obtained a significant improvement in the insulin resistance index, especially in the SPISE-IR index, data that we have not found in previous publications. Easy access to the Internet and new information and communication technologies facilitate adherence to a diet and can reduce the number of losses.

Relationship between Abdominal Volume Index and Body Adiposity Index and Scales of Insulin Resistance and Metabolic Syndrome.

Introduction, objectives: Obesity is a global health problem with a great negative impact on health. Among the pathologies caused by obesity are insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome, which constitute an increasingly common health problem in both developed and developing countries. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between two scales that assess obesity-based on hip circumference-and metabolic syndrome (MetS) and insulin resistance risk scales as predictors of these alterations. MATERIALS, METHODS: A descriptive, cross-sectional study was carried out on 193,462 workers from different Spanish regions and work groups between January 2019 and September 2021. Abdominal volume index (AVI) and body adiposity index (BAI) were evaluated to assess obesity and its association with insulin resistance using three risk scales (TyG index, Triglycerides/HDL, and METS-IR), while their association with metabolic syndrome was determined using the NCEP ATP III, IDF, and JIS models. RESULTS: The results of the ROC curves to determine the predictive value of BAI and AVI in relation to the three criteria evaluated to calculate MetS in all instances presented a higher area under the curve (AUC) for AVI. The high values of AVI stand out for predicting MetS when applying the IDF criteria. The cut-off point in women was 13.70 with a Youden index of 0.802, whereas in men, the cut-off point was set at 17.59 with a Youden index of 0.672. Regarding the relationship of BAI and AVI with insulin resistance risk scales for both sexes, the AUC only revealed high values when using the METS-IR formula for both AVI and BAI. The AVI cut-off points to predict high values of insulin resistance risk scales in women were established at 13.12 with a Youden index of 0.722. In men, the cut-off point was 17.59, with a Youden index of 0.626. The BAI cut-off points in women were set at 33.88 with a Youden index of 0.748. In men, the cut-off point was 27.91, with a Youden index of 0.598. CONCLUSIONS: AVI demonstrated its value as a predictor of metabolic syndrome while exclusively applying the IDF criteria. AVI and BAI demonstrated their value as predictors of high values of insulin resistance risk scales only in the case of METS-IR. This predictive value is also higher in women.

[Predictive estimation of the Visceral Adiposity Index (VAI) and Dysfunctional Adiposity Index (DAI) for metabolic syndrome in a working population]. / Estimación predictiva en población laboral del Índice de adiposidad visceral (VAI) y adiposidad disfuncional (DAI) en síndrome metabólico.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate metabolic syndrome using three methods proposed by  recognizedinternational institutions, and the visceral adiposity (VAI) and dysfunctional adiposity (DAI) indices for prediction and prevalence estimation in working populations. METHODS: Cross-sectional study in workers from different Spanish autonomous communities who underwent a health examination between January 2019 and September 2021 at four occupational risk prevention services. Metabolic syndrome was evaluated according to criteria from the National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III (NCEP/ATP-III), the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and  the Joint Interim Statement (JIS). VAI and DAI values were calculated using their specific formulas and their predictive capacity was measured using ROC curves. The SPSS 27.0 program was used, with statistical significance level set at p< 0.05. RESULTS: 418 343 workers were included, mostly men (58.8%), average age between 30 and 49 years (58.0%), social class III, mostly manual workers (75.9%) and nonsmokers (66.9%). The prevalence of metabolic syndrome differed  depending on the criteria used, being higher in men with IDF and JIS, and in women with ATPIII. For the three definitions of metabolic syndrome, the values of the area under the curve were > 0.8 (>80%). The highest VAI was obtained with the JIS, and the highest DAI with the ATPIII. The highest confidence index was for ATPIII and JIS. CONCLUSIONS: The VAI and ICD adiposity indices show high predictive capacity in metabolic syndrome with all three criteria used and can be useful for prevention activities in occupational health.

Introducción: Evaluar el síndrome metabólico utilizando tres métodos propuestos por instituciones internacionales de referencia, y los índices de adiposidad visceral (VAI) y adiposidad disfuncional (DAI), en la predicción y estimación de la prevalencia en población laboral. Métodos: Estudio transversal en trabajadores de distintas comunidades autónomas españolas a los que se les realizó un examen de salud entre enero 2019 y septiembre 2021. Se evaluó el síndrome metabólico con criterios del National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III (NCEP/ATP-III), International Diabetes Federation (IDF) y Joint Interin Statement (JIS). Se calcularon los valores de VAI y DAI mediante sus fórmulas específicas y su capacidad predictiva mediante curvas ROC. Se utilizó el programa SPSS 27.0, considerando significación estadística p< 0,05. Resultados: Se incluyeron 418 343 trabajadores, la mayoría hombres (58,8%), de edad media entre 30 y 49 años (58,0%), clase social III, tipo de trabajo manual (75,9%) y no fumadores (66,9%). La prevalencia de síndrome metabólico muestra diferencias según el criterio utilizado, siendo superior en hombres con IDF y JIS, y en mujeres con ATPIII. Para las tres definiciones de síndrome metabólico, los valores del área bajo la curva fueron > 0,8 (>80%). El VAI más elevado se obtuvo con JIS, y el DAI más alto con ATPIII. El índice de mayor confianza fue para ATPIII y JIS. Conclusiones: Los índices de adiposidad VAI y DAI muestran una elevada capacidad predictiva del síndrome metabólico con los tres criterios utilizados y pueden ser de utilidad preventiva en salud laboral.

Occupational and Leisure Physical Activity on Cardiovascular Risk and Body Composition Among Courier Workers.

OBJECTIVE: There is some controversy about the beneficial effects of occupational physical activity (OPA) on cardiovascular risk (CVR). The main aim of this study was to explore the effect of the combination of different frequencies of leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) and two types of OPA on CVR and body composition, and whether the association between physical activity (PA) and CVR was mediated by visceral adipose tissue (VAT). METHODS: This cross-sectional study included data from 2516 couriers living in Spain, delivering either by motorbike or foot, and practicing LTPA never, occasionally, or regularly. Couriers were classified into six categories according to LTPA and OPA; body composition was assessed by Bioelectrical Impedance, and CVR by the Framingham equation. General linear models were performed to explore the association between different categories with each outcome (CVR and body composition) and the possible role of VAT as a mediator between PA and CVR. RESULTS: Compared with the most sedentary group (motorbike couriers that never practice PA), walking couriers who practice regular PA presented the lowest CVR [ß -1.58 (95% CI -2.31; -0.85)] and the lowest VAT [ß -2.86 (95% CI -3.74; -1.98) followed by the motorbike couriers who practiced regular PA [ß -0.51 (95% CI -1.00; -0.03) for CVR and ß -2.33 (95% CI -2.91; -1.75) for VAT]. The association between PA and CVR was partially mediated by VAT. CONCLUSION: The present results indicated that both OPA and LTPA are protective factors for CVR and play an important role on VAT accumulation.

Terapias complementarias en migraña y variables relacionadas. Encuesta Europea / Complementary therapies in migraine and related variables. European Survey

Objetivo: valorar el uso de terapias alternativas no farmacológicas en migraña y variables relacionadas. La migraña afecta a una de cada diez personas en el mundo, con aumento creciente y mayor prevalencia entre mujeres de zonas urbanas. Aunque los tratamientos habituales son farmacológicos, se ha incrementado el uso de terapias alternativas no farmacológicas en migraña y variables relacionadas. Materiales y métodos: estudio observacional transversal mediante encuesta anónima vía web a 3.342 pacientes de países europeos sobre el uso de terapias alternativas para tratamiento de migraña. Variables de estudio: edad, género, país, tipo de localidad, nivel de estudios, ámbito rural o urbano y respuesta al tratamiento. Resultados: la utilización de terapias alternativas en migraña es un fenómeno creciente, con mayor uso en pacientes entre 41-60 años y estudios superiores. Conclusiones: en migraña se observan diferencias por edad, género, nivel cultural y país de procedencia. El uso de la medicina complementaria como alternativa terapéutica en la migraña es poco habitual y se debería indagar con mayor profundidad estableciendo relaciones que permitan apoyar al paciente afectado y priorizar las de mayor evidencia científica..(Au)

Objective: to evaluate the use of alternative non-pharmacological therapies in migraine and related variables. Migraine affects one in ten people worldwide, with a growing increase and a higher prevalence among women in urban areas. Although the usual treatments are pharmacological, the use of alternative techniques is increasing. Materials and methods: cross-sectional observational study by anonymous web survey of 3,342 patients from European countries on the use of alternative therapies. Study variables: age, gender, country, type of locality, educational level, rural or urban setting and treatment response. Results: the use of alternative therapies in migraine treatment is a growing phenomenon, with greater use in patients between 41-60 years of age and higher education. Conclusions: in Migraine, differences are observed by age, gender, cultural level and country of origin. The use of complementary medicine as an therapeutic alternative in migraine is uncommon and should be investigated in greater depth, establishing relationships that allow supporting the affected patient and prioritizing, if possible, some over others with scientific evidence..(Au)

[Preventive Aspects for Migraine and the Workplace: A European Survey]. / Aspectos preventivos en migraña y trabajo. Encuesta europea.

INTRODUCTION: Workplace health promotion integrates initiatives in health and safety in the occupational field, with personal improvements, increased productivity and lower risks and social cost, especially with respect to migraine headaches, a neurological disorder affecting approximately 11% of the population. The objective of this study was to know the preventive resources available to workers with migraine headaches and the preventive management options in their companies. METHOD: Cross-sectional observational study of 3,342 patients from Spain, Italy, France, Portugal, Ireland, United Kingdom, Germany and other European Union countries, conducted through an anonymous survey on the web of the European Migraine & Headache Alliance (EMHA-web), from September 2018 to January 2019. RESULTS: Occupational stress (77.65%) and use of computer monitors (63.87%) are the most common risks described by workers with migraine. About. 43.71% of workers are not familiar with the type of occupational health service present in their company, 49.06% do not have a medical service; 67.67% reported no work-related limitations due to migraine, neither dismissal nor non-renewal of their contract (88.29%), but 42.14% had experienced some conflict due to decreased productivity; 26.54% were unaware of the concept of vulnerable workers or had not requested this status because of their migraine (63.8%), nor had.

INTRODUCCIÓN: La promoción de la salud en el trabajo integra las iniciativas en salud y seguridad en ámbito ocupacional, con mejoras personales, incremento de productividad y menores riesgos y gastos sociales, especialmente en migraña, como enfermedad neurológica con prevalencia estimada en el 11% de la población. El objetivo de este trabajo fue conocer las condiciones preventivas de los trabajadores con migraña y las opciones de gestión preventiva en sus empresas. MÉTODO: Estudio observacional transversal realizado en 3.342 pacientes de España, Italia, Francia, Portugal, Irlanda, Reino Unido, Alemania y otros países de la UE mediante encuesta anónima en la web de la European Migraine & Headache Alliance(EMHA-web), entre septiembre de 2018 y enero de 2019.RESULTADOS: Estrés laboral (77.65%) y uso de PVD (63.87%) son los riesgos más referidos por los trabajadores con migraña. El 43.71% de trabajadores desconoce el tipo de Servicio de Prevención de su empresa, 49.06% no dispone de servicio médico; el 67.67% no ha tenido impedimentos de acceso laboral por migraña, ni despido o no renovación del contrato (88,29%), pero el 42,14% tuvo algún conflicto por pérdida de productividad; el 26,54% desconoce el concepto de especial sensibilidad o no lo ha solicitado por migraña (63,8%), ni ha demandado modificaciones laborales (67,64%) o cambio de puesto de trabajo (80,89%); un 55,42% no se ha sentido comprendido ni apoyado por su empresa en sus limitaciones por migraña, pero sí por los compañeros (63,07%). CONCLUSIÓN:Se observa una deficiente información preventiva y escaso uso de las opciones de gestión adaptativa en las empresas para personas con migraña.

Cuestionarios de valoración funcional en traumatología / Trauma functional assessment questionnaires

RESUMEN Introducción: Las enfermedades musculoesqueléticas son dolencias de alta prevalencia, impacto y repercusión. La historia clínica y las pruebas complementarias son las primeras pautas para diagnosticarlas. Se recomienda el uso de cuestionarios para la valoración de las limitaciones e impacto en la calidad de vida de los pacientes. Objetivo: Valorar el uso y eficacia de los cuestionarios en traumatología. Métodos: Se revisaron las bases de datos Medline, Pubmed. Se obtuvieron 32 publicaciones, fundamentalmente, en inglés, aunque también en español y otros idiomas, realizadas entre 2001-2018, que recogen la experiencia de los investigadores con el uso de los cuestionarios. Los términos de búsqueda empleados fueron: Musculoskeletal Disorders, Musculoskeletal pain; and Foot and Ankle, hip and knee, Upper Extremity, low back pain; and disability, quality of life questionnaires and assessment tool. Resultados: Se han revisado 46 cuestionarios: 4 de calidad de vida, 16 de miembro superior (1 general y 15 por localización de la lesión), 19 de miembro inferior (4 generales y 15 por localización de la lesión) y 7 para raquis. Conclusiones: No hay acuerdo en los autores sobre cuál es el mejor cuestionario para la valoración de impacto y repercusión, y se combinan varios de ellos. La elección del cuestionario y el que sea genérico (de calidad de vida) o específico (de miembro superior, inferior o raquis), está en consonancia con el objetivo buscado en la investigación, la experiencia del investigador, su uso clínico y tiempo necesario para cumplimentarlo(AU)

ABSTRACT Introduction: Musculoskeletal diseases are ailments of high prevalence, impact and impact. The medical record and the complementary tests are the first guidelines to diagnose them. The use of questionnaires is recommended to assess the limitations and impact on the quality of life of patients. Objective: To assess the use and effectiveness of traumatology questionnaires. Methods: Medline, Pubmed databases were reviewed. We recovered 32 publications mainly in English, but also in Spanish and other languages, made from 2001 to 2018. These publications collect the experience of researchers with the use of questionnaires. The search terms used were Musculoskeletal Disorders, Musculoskeletal pain; and Foot and Ankle, hip and knee, Upper Extremity, low back pain; and disability, quality of life questionnaires and assessment tool. Results: Forty six questionnaires were reviewed. Four on quality of life, 16 on the upper limbs (one general and 15 by location of the lesion), 19 on the lower limbs (four general and 15 by location of the lesion) and 7 on spine. Conclusions: There is no consensus among the authors on which is the best questionnaire for assessing of the impact and repercussion. Several of them are combined. The choice of the questionnaire and the one that is generic (on quality of life) or specific (on upper, lower limbs or spinal) is in line with the objective sought in this research, the researcher´s experience, clinical use and the time needed to fill it out(AU)

RÉSUMÉ Introduction: Les troubles musculo-squelettiques sont des affections dont la prévalence, l'impact et le retentissement sont élevés. Le dossier médical et les examens complémentaires sont les premières orientations pour les diagnostiquer. L'emploi des questionnaires pour évaluer les limitations et l'impact sur la qualité de vie des patients est recommandé. Objectif: Évaluer l'emploi et l'efficacité des questionnaires en traumatologie. Méthodes: On a consulté les bases de données Medline et PubMed. On a obtenu 32 publications notamment en anglais, mais aussi en espagnol et d'autres langues, parues entre 2001-2018, recueillant toute l'expérience des chercheurs dans l'usage des questionnaires. Les termes de recherche utilisés ont été: Musculoskeletal Disorders, Musculoskeletal pain ; and Foot and Ankle, hip and knee, Upper Extremity, low back pain ; and disability, quality of life questionnaires and assessment tool. Résultats: Sur 46 questionnaires, on a révisé 4 concernant la qualité de vie, 16 concernant les membres supérieurs (1 de sujet général et 15 de localisation de la lésion), 19 concernant les membres inférieurs (4 de sujet général et 15 de localisation de la lésion), et 7 concernant le rachis. Conclusions: Les auteurs ne sont pas arrivés à un consensus sur le meilleur questionnaire pour évaluer l'impact et le retentissement; on a fait une combinaison de plusieurs d'entre eux. La sélection d'un questionnaire et le fait qu'il soit générique (qualité de vie) ou spécifique (membre supérieur, inférieur ou rachis) ont été en concordance avec l'objectif de la recherche, l'expérience du chercheur, l'usage clinique et le temps nécessaire pour le compléter(AU)

Alcohol consumption in Spanish mental health patients vs. working population / Consumo de alcohol en España en pacientes de unidades de salud mental versus trabajadores en general

Abstract Introduction: Alcohol consumption has a high prevalence in society and its chronic consumption is one of the main factors related to health condition in an individual, along with other aspects concerning lifestyle. Regarding the health-disease correlation, it is one of the main determinants of health, from an epidemiological point of view, and has been a traditional object of study from different perspectives and in diverse population groups. Objective: To compare consumption patterns and related variables in two different groups: patients in mental health units and workers in general. Materials and methods: Cross-sectional study in a population of 1 180 service workers and 304 patients in a mental health unit. Sociodemographic and work aspects, as well as pattern of alcohol consumption were analyzed for both populations. Results: Differences in both groups were observed regarding the number of consumers, quantity of consumption and type of beverages consumed, differences that disappear, in part, when comparing groups of workers of both population samples. Conclusions: Differences in the consumption pattern of both populations lead to different preventive-assistance strategies and to the need for implementing coordinated actions by specific programs among those affected.

Resumen Introducción. El consumo de alcohol tiene una elevada prevalencia en la sociedad y su consumo crónico es uno de los principales factores relacionados con el estado de salud de los individuos, junto a otros aspectos concernientes al estilo de vida. Debido a su importancia, este tema ha sido objeto tradicional de estudio desde diferentes perspectivas epidemiológicas y en diversos colectivos poblacionales. Objetivo. Realizar una comparativa de patrones de consumo y variables relacionadas en dos colectivos diferenciados: pacientes de unidades de salud mental y trabajadores en general. Materiales y métodos. Estudio transversal realizado en una población de 1 180 trabajadores del sector servicios de la administración pública y 304 pacientes de una unidad de salud mental. Se analizaron variables sociodemográficas y laborales y el patrón de consumo de alcohol. Resultados. Existen diferencias en ambos colectivos en cuanto al número de consumidores, cantidad de consumo y tipo de bebidas consumidas, diferencias que desaparecen en parte cuando se comparan colectivos de trabajadores de ambas muestras poblacionales. Conclusiones. Las diferencias en el patrón de consumo de ambas poblaciones orientan hacia actuaciones preventivo-asistenciales distintas en ambos grupos y hacia una necesidad de implementar actuaciones coordinadas entre todos los afectados mediante programas específicos.

Apnea obstructiva del sueño valorada con los cuestionarios Epworth y Stop-Bang y su relación con síndrome metabólico / Obstructive sleep apnea assessed with Epworth and Stop-Bang questionnaires and its relationship with metabolic syndrome

Resumen: ANTECEDENTES El síndrome metabólico se define como un grupo de afecciones que implican incremento de riesgo de enfermedad cardiovascular y diabetes tipo 2. Su prevalencia va en aumento y es una prioridad preventiva en la comunidad científica. OBJETIVO cuantificar las horas de sueño y conocer el riesgo de síndrome de apnea-hipopnea obstructiva del sueño y su relación con síndrome metabólico en trabajadores. MATERIAL Y MÉTODO Estudio epidemiológico transversal, efectuado en trabajadores de la Administración Pública española durante los reconocimientos de vigilancia periódica de la salud de enero a diciembre de 2015. Se valoró el riesgo de síndrome de apnea-hipopnea obstructiva del sueño mediante los cuestionarios Epworth y Stop-Bang y su influencia en el síndrome metabólico con criterios de la Federación Internacional de Diabetes (IDF) y Adult Treatment Panel III (ATP III). RESULTADOS Se incluyeron 1110 pacientes; se encontró que el número de horas de sueño no guarda relación con la existencia mayor de síndrome metabólico en población trabajadora. La detección de síndrome de apnea-hipopnea obstructiva del sueño con la prueba Epworth y con Stop-Bang mostró relación significativa con la existencia de síndrome metabólico con ambos criterios (IDF y ATP III). CONCLUSIONES El mayor riesgo de síndrome de apnea-hipopnea obstructiva del sueño muestra relación estadística con mayor prevalencia de síndrome metabólico.

Abstract: BACKGROUND Metabolic syndrome includes a group of conditions involving an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Its growing prevalence makes it a preventive priority in the scientific community. OBJECTIVE To quantify sleep hours and to know the risk of sleep apnoea detected and the relationship with the metabolic syndrome in workers. MATERIAL AND METHOD An epidemiological cross-sectional study was done in 1110 workers in the Spanish Public Administration during periodic health surveillance from January to December 2015. The risk of presenting nocturnal apnoea was assessed using Epworth and Stop-Bang questionnaires, and their influence on metabolic syndrome with International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and Adult Treatment Panel III (ATP III) criteria. RESULTS The number of hours of sleep is not related to the greater presence of metabolic syndrome in the working population. The detection of obstructive sleep apnoea-hypopnea syndrome with Epworth and Stop-Bang questionnaires showed significant relationship with metabolic syndrome with IDF and ATP III criteria. CONCLUSIONS The highest risk of obstructive sleep apnoea-hypopnea syndrome assessed shows statistic relation to a higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome.

[Disability leave and sick leave in Spain. 2016 legislative update]. / Discapacidad e incapacidad laboral en España. Actualización legislativa 2016.

In Spanish, the concepts of discapacidad (disability leave) and incapacidad (sick leave) jointly refer to the impairment of a person due to injuries, diseases or deficiencies that limit their activity in a social, personal or occupational field. However, this common link does not imply that both concepts are the same. Statistical data from INE (Instituto Nacional de Estadística: Statistic National Institute) show that Spain had in 2015 3.85 million persons with a disability (59.8% were women). Statistical data from 2015 from INSS (Instituto Nacional de Seguridad Social: Social Security National Institute) show high levels in the number of processes and in workers affected by temporary sick leave, with social costs to the social security system. Both concepts have been updated: about disability leave, Law 39/2006 adjusted terminology by avoiding the use of concepts with discriminating or pejorative connotation. Regarding sick leave, the Ley General de Seguridad Social (General Social Security Law)has been amended and came into effect in January, 2016. It is necessary to know and distinguish these aspects for a better administrative management, and a more oriented information to the affected patient.

Los conceptos de discapacidad e incapacidad hacen referencia conjuntamente al menoscabo de una persona por lesiones, enfermedades o deficiencias que limitan su actividad en el ámbito social, personal o laboral. Pero este nexo común no implica equiparación entre ambos. Datos estadísticos del 2015 del Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE) muestran en España 3.85 millones de personas con alguna discapacidad, el 59.8% mujeres. Datos estadísticos del 2015 del Instituto Nacional de la Seguridad Social (INSS), tanto en número de procesos, como de trabajadores afectados por incapacidad muestran cifras elevadas, con costos sociales en prestaciones a cargo de la seguridad social. Ambos conceptos han sido objeto de actualización legislativa: en discapacidad, la Ley 39/2006 ajusta la terminología y evita el uso de conceptos con connotación peyorativa o discriminativa. En incapacidad, la Ley General de la Seguridad Social ha sido modificada y ha entrado en vigor en enero de 2016. Es necesario conocer y diferenciar estos aspectos para una mejor gestión administrativa, e información más orientada al paciente afectado.

Cardiovascular risk and obesity in sleep apnea syndrome assessed with the Stop-Bang questionnaire. / Riesgo cardiovascular y obesidad en el síndrome de apnea del sueño valorado con el cuestionario Stop-Bang.

INTRODUCTION: Sleep disorders include a number of different processes, of which the most prevalent is the sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (SAHS). Prevalence of SAHS has increased worldwide, and has a significant social and health impact because of the increased cardiometabolic risk attributed to obesity and the associated metabolic syndrome. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A cross-sectional epidemiological study of 1110 workers from public service companies in the Spanish Mediterranean area (Balearic Islands and Valencian Community) was conducted between January and December 2015. Cardiovascular risk was calculated using the Castelli, Kannel and TG/HDL indices, and prevalence of obesity using body mass index, waist circumference, waist-height ratio, and visceral fat. SAHS risk was assessed using the Stop-Bang questionnaire. RESULTS: Risk of SAHS was low in 77% of patients and intermediate-high in 23% of patients. All obesity parameters showed a statistically significant association (p value <.001) with intermediate/high risk of SAHS. Obesity prevalence is higher the worse the quality of sleep. There was a statistically significant relationship between risk of SAHS and cardiovascular risk with the atherogenic indexes found. CONCLUSIONS: Twenty-three percent of workers had intermediate/high SAHS risk. The results of this study support the relationship of SAHS with an increased CVR and with obesity parameters. Further prospective studies in different productive sectors may be useful to confirm the results of this research.

Relationship between blood glucose levels and cardiovascular risk in the Spanish Mediterranean population.

BACKGROUND/AIM: Diabetes is associated with an increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease. Impaired fasting glucose (IFG) is an intermediate clinical situation between normal glucose levels and type 2 diabetes. The aim of this study is to determine how fasting glucose concentrations affect different cardiovascular risk scales. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A descriptive study was conducted with 59,041 Mediterranean Spanish workers. IFG was determined using the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the World Health Organization (WHO) criteria. Different indicators of cardiovascular risk were analyzed: body mass index, waist circumference, waist-to-height ratio, blood pressure, lipid parameters, atherogenic indices, metabolic syndrome, and various scales of cardiovascular risk such as REGICOR, DORICA, SCORE, Heart Age, and Vascular Age. RESULTS: All cardiovascular scales showed statistically significant differences between the IFG group and the normal glucose group. In all cases, values were worse in the IFG group; furthermore, men exhibited more unfavorable levels of cardiovascular risk factors than women. Higher odds ratio values were present in employees with metabolic syndrome according to ATP III criteria (9.42, 95% CI: 8.56-10.37 using WHO criteria and 9.25, 95% CI: 8.67-9.87 using ADA criteria).Conclusions: IFG increases cardiovascular risk whether using classical scales (REGICOR, SCORE, and metabolic syndrome) or other less studied scales (atherogenic indices, Heart Age, and Vascular Age).

[FINDRISC Test: Relationship between cardiovascular risk parameters and scales in Spanish Mediterranean population]. / Test FINDRISC: relación con parámetros y escalas de riesgo cardiovascular en población mediterránea española.

BACKGROUND: The Finnish Diabetes Risk Score (FINDRISC) questionnaire has been used to assess the risk of type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome. The objetive was to assess the relationship between different scales related to cardiovascular risk and FINDRISC questionnaire. METHODS: Values of different anthropometric and clinical parameters (body mass index, waist circumference, waist to height ratio, blood pressure), analytical parameters (lipid profile, blood glucose) and scales related to cardiovascular risk (atherogenic index, metabolic syndrome, REGICOR, SCORE, heart age and vascular age) were determined on the basis of the value of the FINDRISC questionnaire. RESULTS: All analyzed parameters related to cardiovascular risk were getting worse at the same time that the value of the FINDRISC questionnaire increased. CONCLUSIONS: There is a close relationship between FINDRISC questionnaire values and those obtained in the different parameters by which cardiovascular risk was measured directly or indirectly.

Introducción: el Finnish Diabetes Risk Score (test de FINDRISC) se ha empleado para valorar el riesgo de padecer diabetes tipo 2 y síndrome metabólico. El objetivo consistió en valorar la relación entre diferentes escalas relacionadas con el riesgo cardiovascular y el test de FINDRISC. Métodos: se determinaron los valores de difentes parámetros antropométricos, clínicos (índice de masa corporal, perímetro de cintura, índice cintura altura, tensión arterial), analíticos (perfil lipídico y glucemia) y escalas relacionadas con riesgo cardiovascular (indices aterogénicos, síndrome metabólico, REGICOR, SCORE, edad del corazón y edad vascular) según el valor del test de FINDRISC. Resultados: todos los parámetros relacionados con riesgo cardiovascular analizados fueron empeorando a medida que aumentaba el valor del test de FINDRISC. Conclusión: existe una estrecha relación entre los valores del test de FINDRISC y los obtenidos en los diferentes parámetros y escalas que valoran de forma directa o indirecta el riesgo cardiovascular.

[Cardiovascular risk parameters, metabolic syndrome and alcohol consumption by workers]. / Parámetros de riesgo cardiovascular, síndrome metabólico y consumo de alcohol en poblacion laboral.

INTRODUCTION: Prevalence of alcohol consumption is high in the general population and generates specific problems at the workplace. OBJECTIVE: To establish benchmarks between levels of alcohol consumption and cardiovascular risk variables and metabolic syndrome. METHODS: A cross-sectional study of 7,644 workers of Spanish companies (2,828 females and 4,816 males). Alcohol consumption and its relation to cardiovascular risk was assessed using Framingham calibrated for the Spanish population (REGICOR) and SCORE, and metabolic syndrome was assessed using modified ATPIII and IDF criteria and Castelli and atherogenic index and triglycerides/HDL ratio. A multivariate analysis was performed using logistic regression and odds ratios were estimated. RESULTS: Statistically significant differences were seen in the mean values of the different parameters studied in prevalence of metabolic syndrome, for both sexes and with modified ATPIII, IDF and REGICOR and SCORE. The sex, age, alcohol, and smoking variables were associated to cardiovascular risk parameters and metabolic syndrome. Physical exercise and stress are only associated to with some of them. CONCLUSIONS: The alcohol consumption affects all cardiovascular risk parameters and metabolic syndrome, being more negative the result in high level drinkers.

Accidente de trabajo por crisis epiléptica y traumatismo craneoencefálico con resultado de muerte Una revisión desde la jurisprudencia y legislación en España / Work related injury due to epileptic crisis and craneoencephalic trauma resulting in death A revision done from jurisprudence and legislation in Spain

El concepto de "daño laboral" es objeto de controversia en todos los países y la forma de entenderse varía en función de las diferentes normativas legales. Es objetivo de este trabajo valorar las circunstancias de un caso de reclamación de accidente de trabajo con resultado de muerte en un trabajador epiléptico y en el que, como consecuencia de una crisis, se produce un traumatismo craneoencefálico de consecuencias fatales. En el caso se reclama la contingencia de accidente laboral, denegada en primera instancia por la Mutua de accidentes laborales y enfermedades profesionales. En España la definición legal de accidente de trabajo ha sido desarrollada por la jurisprudencia prácticamente en todos los elementos que lo configuran; comprende el concepto de trabajo por cuenta ajena, la lesión, el daño o perjuicio ocasionado físico- psíquico y considera lesión constitutiva de accidente, no sólo la que deriva de es la acción súbita y violenta de un agente exterior sobre el cuerpo humano, sino también el daño que proviene de determinadas enfermedades, como procesos de actuación interna, súbita o lenta, que se produzcan o tengan su origen en el trabajo. En enfermedades comunes como la epilepsia, la falta de un vínculo causal estricto o directo entre la epilepsia y el trabajo no impide que se aplique la presunción legal a los resultados lesivos ocasionados por las crisis comiciales en el lugar y tiempo de trabajo (fallecimiento o lesiones sufridas por caídas originadas por la crisis), dado que los mismos pueden haberse producido con ocasión del trabajo.

The concept of "work-related injury" is controversial in all countries and its design varies depending on the different legal precepts of each one. The objective of this study is to assess the circumstances of a case of a work accident claim resulting in the death of employee suffering from epilepsy and in which, as the result of a crisis, a brain trauma occurs with fatal consequences. Laborer contingency is claimed, but it is denied in the first instance by the Mutual of occupational accidents and diseases. In Spain, the legal definition of an accident at work has been developed by case-law in virtually all the elements that constitute it. It contemplates the concept of gainful employment, damage or injury caused, of physical and mental injury, and it deems as injury or accident not only what results from the sudden and violent action of an external agent on the human body, but also the damage that comes from certain diseases such as internal processes, sudden or slow action, or arising or originating from the job. With common diseases such as epilepsy, the lack of a strict or direct causal link between epilepsy and work does not preclude any legal presumption to the harmful results caused by seizures in the place and time of the job (death or injuries from falls caused by the crisis), as these may have occurred during work.

Síndrome del ojo seco y trabajo: revisión preventiva desde la legislación española / Dry eye syndrome and work: A preventive review around the Spanish legislation

El síndrome de ojo seco tiene una prevalencia en la población española de aproximadamente el 11 % y su impacto en el mundo laboral se asocia a formas de trabajo con uso creciente de pantallas y dispositivos electrónicos, condiciones medioambientales de modernos diseños de oficinas y despachos y exposición laboral a radiaciones ionizantes, productos químicos o polvo ambiental. Revisamos los factores de riesgo asociados con este síndrome en el mundo del trabajo y en torno a la legislación preventiva española, en la que las actuaciones en salud laboral se desarrollan en los servicios de prevención de riesgos, y se destacó la aptitud laboral del trabajador afectado y su posible consideración como trabajador especialmente sensible a determinados riesgos laborales. Las actuaciones consensuadas, precoces y coordinadas entre médicos del trabajo, técnicos y especialidades clínicas implicadas, especialmente la Oftalmología, permitirá prevenir y controlar más eficazmente esta patología de forma más eficaz, cuanto más precoz.

Dry eye syndrome is a condition whose prevalence in Spanish population is around 11 % and with an impact on the labor world associated with new ways of working, with increasing use of screens and electronic devices, environmental conditions encountered in modern designs in offices, with changes in air exchange and variations in ambiental humidity and occupational exposure to ionizing radiation, environmental chemicals or dust. We review the risk factors associated with the syndrome of dry eye in the labor world around Spanish preventive legislation. The occupational health actions must be carried out within the preventive service, with special relevance in Occupational Health assessment of fitness of the worker concerned and possible consideration as a worker especially sensitive to certain occupational hazards. The implementation of actions agreed, coordinated early and occupational physicians, safety technicians and clinical specialties involved, among which ophthalmology, will prevent and control this disease more effectively.

[Termination without cause of a worker with bipolar disorder]. / Despido improcedente de un trabajador con trastorno bipolar.

We describe the case of a worker with bipolar disorder who was terminated for incompetence, following a determination of being unfit for duty based on a periodic medical examination. The judge reversed the dismissal on the basis of failing to comply with the provisions of Article 52 a) of the Spanish Workers' Law. Social and labor integration of people with bipolar disorder presents challenges due both to the clinical characteristics of the disease and its chronic course, and the limitations associated with continued treatment. These situations can benefit from an evaluation of fitness for duty by an occupational physician and the implementation of preventive measures by the company, as it is necessary to exhaust all options before considering an extreme decision such as work unfitness and subsequent termination. The initial objective should be the social and labor integration of the affected worker, while minimizing risk to self and others.

Se describe el caso de un trabajador con trastorno bipolar que es despedido por ineptitud sobrevenida tras informe previo de no aptitud como resultado del reconocimiento periódico de vigilancia de la salud. El magistrado consideró nulo el despido por no ajustarse a lo estipulado en el art. 52 a) del Estatuto de los Trabajadores. La integración socio-laboral de las personas con trastorno bipolar comporta dificultades tanto por las características clínicas de la patología como por su curso crónico y limitaciones asociadas al tratamiento continuado. Ello requiere la valoración de aptitud laboral por parte del médico del servicio de prevención y las actuaciones preventivas pertinentes en las empresas, debiéndose agotar todas las opciones adaptativas antes de plantearse situaciones extremas como la consideración de ineptitud sobrevenida y el despido subsiguiente. El objetivo prioritario debe ser la integración socio-laboral del afectado sin que ello genere riesgos para el propio trabajador o para otras personas.