Associations of working conditions and chronic low-grade inflammation among employees: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Chronic low-grade inflammation has been identified as a key pathway linking stress experience to human health. However, systematic evaluations on the relationship of work stress and immune function are scarce and predominantly based on cross-sectional studies. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective studies on associations of working conditions and inflammatory biomarkers.

Methods

In line with our previously established study protocol and the PRISMA-guidelines, we systematically searched electronic databases for prospective studies on working conditions as well as workplace interventions and inflammatory markers in employees. We classified studies (by design, type of exposure/intervention, outcome) and performed rigorous risk-of-bias asse

SUBMITTER: Kaltenegger HC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9058622 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature