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Job strain and ambulatory blood pressure: A meta-analysis and systematic review

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  • Landsbergis, P.A.
  • Dobson, M.
  • Koutsouras, G.
  • Schnall, P.

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We reviewed evidence of the relationship between job strain and ambulatory blood pressure (ABP) in 29 studies (1985-2012). We conducted a quantitative meta-analysis on 22 cross-sectional studies of a single exposure to job strain. We systematically reviewed 1 case-control study, 3 studies of cumulative exposure to job strain, and 3 longitudinal studies. Single exposure to job strain in cross-sectional studies was associated with higher work systolic and diastolic ABP. Associations were stronger in men than women and in studies of broad-based populations than those with limited occupational variance. Biases toward the null were common, suggesting that our summary results underestimated the true association. Job strain is a risk factor for blood pressure elevation. Workplace surveillance programs are needed to assess the prevalence of job strain and high ABP and to facilitate workplace cardiovascular risk reduction interventions.

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  • Landsbergis, P.A. & Dobson, M. & Koutsouras, G. & Schnall, P., 2013. "Job strain and ambulatory blood pressure: A meta-analysis and systematic review," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 103(3), pages 61-71.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2012.301153_0
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2012.301153
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