Andreas Seidler

• Prof. Dr. med. MPH
• Managing Director at TU Dresden

Background In view of demographic change, rising retirement age, and a growing shortage of skilled workers, it is increasingly important to prevent widespread diseases such as type 2 diabetes or its risk factor metabolic syndrome. Since the workplace is an important setting for preventive measures and little is known about incident cases in the wor...

Purpose This study analyzed longitudinal data to examine whether occupational sitting time is associated with increases in body mass index (BMI) and five-year cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. Methods We included 2,000 employed men and women (aged 31–60) from the German Study on Mental Health at Work (S-MGA) for a BMI analysis and 1,635 participa...

Background Studies on occupation and COVID-19 infection that cover a range of occupational groups and adjust for important confounders are lacking. This study aimed to estimate occupational risks of hospitalization with COVID-19 by taking into account sociodemographic factors and previous comorbidities. Methods We applied a case-cohort design usin...

Background In order to implement targeted type 2 diabetes (T2D) prevention measures for the workplace, it is important to identify high-risk occupations. Most previous studies examine the association between T2D and occupation cross-sectionally, but longitudinal studies are missing. This study aims to investigate the 10-year incidence of T2D in the...

For communities around airports, the German Aircraft Noise Protection Act (FluLaermG) defines two noise protection zones (NPZ) for the daytime (6am - 10pm) and one for the night-time (10pm - 6am). Threshold values of aircraft noise exposure demarcate these zones. For residential properties within the NPZ, the FluLaermG regulates building restrictio...

The combined health impact of concurrent railway noise and railway vibration exposure is not yet well understood. This systematic review aimed to investigate the combined effects of vibration and concurrent noise. We converted the vibration metric to an equivalent noise level and calculated an overall noise level by energetically summing the equiva...

Aircraft noise exposure is harmful to health. The World Health Organisation (WHO) summarized the evidence on health effects of environmental noise up to 2015. We updated the evidence by conducting a systematic review with meta-analysis including scientific literature from 01/01/2015 to 03/02/2023. The study protocol was registered a priori at PROSP...

Objective To translate the Employment Precariousness Scale (EPRES) from Spanish into German (EPRES-Ge), adapt it to the German context, assess the psychometric properties and show prospective associations with mental health outcomes within the peripartum period. Design Analyses encompassed descriptive statistics, exploratory factor analysis, confi...

Introduction The purpose of this study is to investigate the exposure-risk relationship between psychosocial occupational stress and mental illness. In many countries, the so-called doubling dose is important for the recognition of a new occupational disease: if a specific exposure is associated with a doubling of the risk of disease, it can be ass...

Objective: This study aimed to explore the association between occupational psychosocial exposures and chronic low-back pain (LBP) by conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis. Methods: The research protocol was registered in PROSPERO. A systematic literature search was performed in six databases, identifying articles complying with prede...

Zusammenfassung Zielsetzung Die vorliegende Studie soll die Charakteristika angehender Arbeits- und Betriebsmediziner:innen abbilden sowie deren Erwartungen und Motive für den Beginn einer arbeitsmedizinischen Weiterbildung untersuchen. Damit wird eine Grundlage dafür geschaffen, die Attraktivität der präventiv ausgerichteten betriebsärztlichen Tät...

Introduction Sedentary behavior (including prolonged sitting) is a form of physical inactivity that has a negative impact on health, possibly including musculoskeletal complaints (MSCs). The purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which time spent sitting at work is associated with the one-year prevalence of MSCs in the neck, shoulder,...

OBJECTIVES: The aim was to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis investigating the association between occupational mechanical exposures and hip osteoarthritis. METHODS: The study was registered in PROSPERO. A systematic literature search was conducted in six databases to identify relevant articles. Two authors independently excluded articl...

Objective: This study aimed to determine if there is an increased risk of incident cardiovascular diseases (CVD) resulting from cumulative night shift work in the German population-based Gutenberg Health Study (GHS). Methods: We examined working participants of the GHS at baseline and after five years. Cumulative night shift work in the 10 years...

Zusammenfassung Hintergrund Studien weisen auf einen Zusammenhang zwischen Studienbedingungen und gesundheitlichen Beeinträchtigungen von Studierenden hin. Ziel war die Untersuchung des Einflusses spezifischer studienbezogener Anforderungen und Ressourcen auf die selbsteingeschätzte Gesundheit. Methode Studierende der Technischen Universität Dresde...

Satisfaction of prospective occupational and workplace physicians with digital training in postgraduate occupational medicine courses during COVID-19 pandemic – A quantitative survey in Germany Objective: The aim of this paper is to investigate the satisfaction of prospective occupational and workplace physicians with the mandatory postgraduate tra...

Background A different utilization of health care services due to socioeconomic status on the same health plan contradicts the principle of equal treatment. We investigated the presence and magnitude of socioeconomic differences in utilization of diagnostic imaging and non-pharmaceutical conservative therapies for patients with spinal diseases. Me...

Hintergrund: Zum Zusammenhang zwischen psychosozialen Belastungen und Gesundheit oder Arbeitszufriedenheit existieren eine Vielzahl von Querschnittstudien – Längsschnittstudien zur Prüfung der Kausalität sind aber aufwändig und daher selten. In der großen bevölkerungsrepräsentativen „Gutenberg Health Study“ (N=15.000) wurden die Instrumente COPSOQ...

Die im Tagungsthema der DGSMP im Jahr 2023 angesprochenen Krisenzeiten sind im öffentlichen und privaten Bewusstsein präsent. Es sind die gerade halbwegs überstandene COVID-19 Pandemie, der Krieg gegen die Ukraine im Osten Europas und die – nicht erst seit kurzem bekannten – zunehmend sichtbar werdenden Folgen der Klimakrise für alle Menschen. Dami...

Objectives: The association between occupational mechanical exposures and low-back pain (LBP) has been studied in several systematic reviews. However, no systematic review addressing chronic LBP exists. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to examine the association between occupational mechanical exposures and chronic LBP. Met...

Zusammenfassung Ziel Auswirkungen des Maskentragens während der COVID-19 Pandemie auf Befinden, Verhalten und die psychosoziale Entwicklung von Kindern und Jugendlichen zu untersuchen. Methodik Es wurden leitfadengestützte Expert:inneninterviews mit Erzieher:innen (n=2), Lehrkräften aus dem Primar- und Sekundarbereich (n=9), Jugendlichen aus der Sc...

Background: The combined health impact of concurrent railway noise and railway vibration exposure is not yet well understood. Objectives: This systematic review gives an overview of epidemiological studies on health effects from railway vibration, aiming to quantify this association with exposure-effect curves. Moreover, the combined health effe...

Introduction The association between occupational mechanical exposures and chronic low back pain (LBP) has been widely studied, however, few systematic reviews have evaluated the evidence of an association. Furthermore, little is known of the impact of occupational psychosocial exposures on chronic LBP. The aim of this systematic review and meta-an...

Introduction Low back pain (LBP) is a worldwide health problem and a predominant reason for years lived with a disability. LBP increases the risk of sick leave and is a common cause of early retirement from the labour market. Although LBP often is temporary, 4–20% of the adult population develops chronic LBP (pain >3 months). The aim of this system...

Sleep is negatively affected by environmental noise. In the present study, we investigated self-reported high sleep disturbances (being “highly sleep disturbed”—HSD) from road traffic (primary and secondary road networks), rail (train and tram) and air traffic noise in the LIFE-Adult cohort study in Leipzig, Germany. For this, we used exposure data...

Background: Noise annoyance is the second-highest cause of lost disability-adjusted life-years due to environmental noise in Europe. Evidence on exposure-response relationships (ERRs) for traffic noise annoyance with more accurate exposure values is still needed. Objectives: In an analysis of the population-based LIFE-Adult study in Leipzig, Ger...

As guidance for informed decision-making, we estimated the environmental burden of disease attributable to road-traffic noise in Hesse. Using detailed road-traffic-noise exposure data provided by HLNUG, we calculated the DALYs due to road-traffic noise > 40 dB(A) L24h (unweighted average 24 h noise level) and other noise metrics for endpoints with...

Background: For over three decades researchers have developed critical appraisal tools (CATs) for assessing the scientific quality of research overviews. Most established CATs for reviews in evidence-based medicine and evidence-based public health (EBPH) focus on systematic reviews (SRs) with studies on experimental interventions or exposure inclu...

Background Poor working conditions might lead to mental illness. Methods We performed a systematic review with meta-analyses as an update of a review published in 2013. We registered the study protocol with PROSPERO (registration number: CRD42020170032) and searched for epidemiological studies in MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and Embase. Two reviewers carrie...

Background University life can be a particularly challenging phase in the development of young adults. Current research shows that mental disorders occur more frequently in students compared to workers of the same age. The coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated the problem. The TUDo! Study, done in cooperation with the FU Berlin, aimed to assess the...

Introduction As the proportion of older people increases, it is necessary to evaluate their health and well-being to identify measures to promote healthy ageing. Moreover, the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted older adults’ health- not just through the infection itself, but also due to infection protection ordinances. Methods LAB60+ is a population-b...

Zusammenfassung Zielsetzung Die Konsensempfehlungen zur Begutachtung der Berufskrankheiten Nr. 2108 und Nr. 2110 (bandscheibenbedingte Erkrankungen der Lendenwirbelsäule) setzen bei der häufigsten Fallkonstellation, der sog. B2-Konstellation, voraus, dass mindestens eines von 3 Zusatzkriterien erfüllt ist. Zwei dieser Zusatzkriterien werden in der...

Background Wearing face masks in public is recommended under certain circumstances in order to prevent infectious diseases transmitted through droplets. The objective was to compile all German and English research results from peer-reviewed journal articles using a sensitive literature search on the effects of mask-wearing for preventing infectious...

Background Despite measures to ensure occupational safety, harmful workplace conditions that negatively impact worker health persist. The baseline assessment of the German National Cohort (NAKO) provides a basis for determining the prevalence of occupational hazards and early retirement (due to health reasons). Methods From 2014 to 2017, the NAKO...

Background: The purpose of this study is to investigate the exposure-risk relationship between psychosocial occupational stress and mental illness. Methods: We conducted a systematic review with meta-analyses as an update of a systematic review published in 2014. The study protocol was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42020170032). Literature searches...

We thank van Tongeren et al for responding to our study on occupational disparities in SARS-CoV-2 infection risks during the first pandemic wave in Germany (1). The authors address the potential for bias resulting from differential testing between occupational groups and propose an alternative analytical strategy for dealing with selective testing....

As the population in Europe ages, an increased focus on the health of older adults is necessary. The purpose of the population-based LAB60+ study was to examine the current health and care situation of the population of older adults in Dresden, Germany, and to assess the effect of age, gender, and socioeconomic status (SES) on health outcomes. In t...

Zusammenfassung In der nationalen und internationalen Forschung nimmt das noch relativ junge Fach der Public Mental Health einen immer wichtigeren Stellenwert ein. Allerdings bleibt eine zentrale Herausforderung, dieses Fach in seiner Interdisziplinarität abzubilden und den Diskurs im Spannungsfeld von Public Health, psychiatrischer Epidemiologie,...

( Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand . 2021;100:1678–1687) Although the pain experienced in labor is quickly forgotten by most women, some with negative childbirth experiences may recall intense labor pain years later. These women may experience postpartum anxiety which can have a negative impact on the women and their ability to tend to their newborns. Thi...

Einleitung In Deutschland müssen Arbeitgeber langzeit-arbeitsunfähige Beschäftigte bei der beruflichen Rückkehr durch das Angebot eines Betrieblichen Eingliederungsmanagements (BEM) unterstützen und sollten ihnen eine ärztlich empfohlene Stufenweise Wiedereingliederung (StW) ermöglichen. Allerdings scheinen Umsetzungslücken insbesondere bei kleinen...

Background Hip osteoarthritis (HOA) is a disabling disease affecting around 33 million people worldwide. People of working age and the elderly are at increased risk of developing HOA and the disease is associated with high costs at individual and societal levels due to sick leaves, job loss, total hip replacements and disability pension. This syste...

Die COVID-19 Pandemie traf auf Bedingungen einer digitalen, spätmodernen Gesellschaft. In einem vielbeachteten Beitrag zur Gesellschaftstheorie beschreibt der Kultursoziologe und Gesellschaftstheoretiker Andreas Reckwitz die Spätmoderne als eine „Gesellschaft der Singularitäten“. Während in der von der Aufklärung ausgehenden Moderne der Fokus auf d...

Objective The aim of this study was to identify the occupational risk for a SARS-CoV-2 infection in a nationwide sample of German workers during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic (1 February–31 August 2020). Methods We used the data of 108 960 workers who participated in a COVID follow-up survey of the German National Cohort (NAKO). Occupati...

Objective: Healthcare workers seem to be more affected by stigma due to the Covid-19 pandemic compared to other occupational groups. However, there is very little research on this topic. The aims of the present study were to investigate pandemic-related stigmatization experiences among nursing and medical staff in Germany and determine the type an...

Background Psychosocial working conditions were previously analyzed using the first recruitment wave of the Gutenberg Health Study (GHS) cohort ( n = 5000). We aimed to confirm the initial analysis using the entire GHS population at baseline ( N = 15,010) and at the five-year follow-up. We also aimed to determine the effects of psychosocial working...

Objectives The aims of this study were to determine if there was an increased risk of incident cardiovascular disease (CVD) and diabetes and an increase in arterial stiffness in participants who reported working 41–54 h per week and more than 55 h compared to those who worked 40 h or less over a time interval of 5 years. Methods In a subsample of...

Background Meniscal lesions are common and are associated with the development of knee osteoarthritis. Knee-straining activities at work such as kneeling or squatting cause high biomechanical stresses on the knee joints that can lead to acute or chronic injuries. The objective of this systematic review is to update the evidence on the potential rel...

Zusammenfassung Ziel Ziel der Studie war es, die Einhaltung des Arbeitsschutzes bei schwangeren Ärztinnen operativer Fachgebiete zu untersuchen. Methodik Alle sächsischen Fachärztinnen operativer Fachgebiete bis 45 Jahre (n=595) wurden zu ihren Tätigkeiten während der Schwangerschaft schriftlich befragt. Die Erfüllung vorab festgelegter, expertenba...

Introduction Increased age has been reported to be a factor for COVID-19 severe outcomes. However, many studies do not consider the age dependency of comorbidities, which influence the course of disease. Protection strategies often target individuals after a certain age, which may not necessarily be evidence based. The aim of this review was to qua...

Background Wearing face masks in public is recommended under certain circumstances in order to prevent infectious diseases transmitted through droplets.AimThe objective was to compile all German and English research results from peer-reviewed journal articles using a sensitive literature search on the effects of mask-wearing for preventing infectio...

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Road-traffic-noise exposition is widespread in Germany and can have harmful health effects. As guidance for informed decision-making, we estimated the environmental burden of disease attributable to road-traffic noise in Hesse, Germany as disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs). Using detailed road-traffic-noise exposure data provided by the Hessian...

Purpose of Review Workplace noise negatively impacts health, and noise-induced hearing loss is the most common work-related disease in many countries. Occupational noise may also cause cardiovascular disease, and there is epidemiologic evidence on the non-auditory effects of noise. This paper aims to briefly present and summarize the latest evidenc...

Preceding coronavirus outbreaks resulted in social isolation, which in turn is associated with cardiovascular consequences. Whether the current COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacts cardiovascular health is unclear. The aim of the rapid review was to investigate, whether COVID-19 lockdown influences modifiable cardiovascular risk factors (i.e., phys...

Introduction: Some women keep on recalling intense labor pain experienced at childbirth to a degree that it may negatively affect their life during the postpartum period or lead them to request a cesarean section (CS) in the subsequent delivery. This longitudinal study aimed to assess the impact of severe recalled labor pain from the previous birt...

Der Anspruch einer human-zentrierten Arbeitsgestaltung bleibt ein Leitgedanke für die Arbeitswelt der Zukunft. Digitalisierung und Industrie 4.0 beschreiben deshalb nicht nur den technologischen Wandel, sondern stehen auch für die Notwendigkeit einer Positionsbestimmung des Arbeits- und Gesundheitsschutzes, der Aktualisierung von Qualifikationsanfo...

Der technologische Wandel in der Arbeitswelt wird in Wirtschaft, Wissenschaft, Politik und Gesellschaft verstärkt thematisiert und teilweise auch kontrovers diskutiert. Damit einhergehen verschiedene Perspektiven auf Technik, Arbeit und Gesundheit. So entstehen nicht nur ganz unterschiedliche Definitionen von Industrie 4.0 und Digitalisierung, sond...

Background: The German program for skin cancer screening was established in 2008 with the aim to reduce mortality due to skin cancer. However, effectiveness and risk-to-benefit-ratio of the program remain elusive. Objective: Comparison of mortality between patients with melanoma who participate in a screening program and those who do not. Metho...