AOHC Encore 2022-101: Alcohol, Tobacco, Obesity, and Sleep (ATOS)

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Georgi Dias, Dr. Chhumbi Ejeng, and Dr. Vlad Bakarios discuss the relationship between alcohol, tobacco, obesity, and sleep in the workplace. Dr. Dias focuses on the impact of alcohol, tobacco, and obesity on health and emphasizes the need for interventions and screenings to address these risk factors. Dr. Ejeng discusses the importance of quality sleep and how light, melatonin, and exercise can affect sleep patterns. The video highlights the challenges of screening for sleep disorders, particularly in drivers, and the importance of better communication between occupational and sleep specialists. The video also emphasizes the association between sleep apnea and cognitive decline, stroke risk, and cardiac health problems, particularly among commercial drivers. Screening methods for sleep apnea are discussed, as well as the effectiveness of workplace programs and psychological interventions in improving sleep quantity and quality. The speakers also touch on the prevalence of insomnia and the need for proper assessment and treatment, including the use of medications, non-pharmacological treatments, and psychology interventions. The impact of alcohol on sleep is mentioned, along with the need to address cultural attitudes towards lack of sleep in certain professions. The video emphasizes the importance of addressing these factors in the workplace to promote better health and well-being among workers. Please note that no credits for the video were mentioned in the transcript.

Keywords

alcohol

tobacco

obesity

sleep

workplace

interventions

screenings

health

quality sleep

sleep disorders

drivers

sleep apnea

workplace programs