Heavy lifting
Heavy lifting has been studied in 4 papers since 2023: 3 observational studies in people, 1 review. The newest paper, Oct 18, 2024: “Association of psychosocial factors at work with fertility and menstrual disorders: A systematic review”.
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At a glance
The findings reach people, from one lab or study. 3 independent labs in 3 countries.
“these increased odds were in the same direction in the fully-adjusted model but statistically insignificant”
None of its findings points the other way.
- 3 independent labs in 3 countries
- Funders: National Institute on Aging and 3 more
- Humans3
What is heavy lifting linked with?
3Studies link heavy lifting with 3 measures: cognitive impairment, ischemic heart disease and Expanded Biological Age.
Cognitive impairment
upin humans1OR 2.67
1 study
Cognitive impairment
upin humans1OR 2.67
Heavy lifting is linked with a higher risk of cognitive impairment in humans (OR 2.67, 95% CI 1.36 to 5.26).
“Conversely, frequent heavy lifting (OR 2.67, 95% CI 1.36 to 5.26) and bending, kneeling or squatting (OR 1.69, 95% CI 0.82 to 3.47) tasks were associated with increased impairment risk.”
Humans
BMJ open
Ischemic heart disease
no changein humans1OR 1.22
1 study
Ischemic heart disease
no changein humans1OR 1.22
Heavy lifting is associated with ischemic heart disease in humans (fully-adjusted model) (OR 1.22, 95% CI 0.81-1.84).
“these increased odds were in the same direction in the fully-adjusted model but statistically insignificant”
Humansfully-adjusted model9 yearsn = 6,606
Annals of work exposures and health
Expanded Biological Age
upin humans1
1 study
Expanded Biological Age
upin humans1
Heavy lifting is associated with Expanded Biological Age in humans (2.08 years).
“heavy lifting with 2.08 years, and long working hours with 1.87 years of accelerated biological aging.”
Humansn = 1,133
The journals of gerontology. Series B, Psychological sciences and social sciences