Cardiovascular risk factors among train drivers, Mansoura, Egypt

Arch Environ Occup Health. 2023 Jul 11:1-10. doi: 10.1080/19338244.2023.2230119. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTCardiovascular risk factors and diseases are the most prevalent health conditions in train drivers. A comparative cross-sectional study was carried out to estimate the prevalence of some cardiovascular risk factors among train drivers. A pre-designed questionnaire was used to collect socio-demographic and occupational data. Physical activity and dietary habits were assessed, psychological distress was measured. Out of 100 recruited train drivers, 62% had obesity, 46% were hypertensive, 72.8% had dyslipidemia, and 71% had mild and/or moderate level of psychological distress. Being a train driver is independently associated with the likelihood of having obesity (AOR = 14.2) and psychological distress (AOR = 6.6). The prevalence of various cardiovascular risk factors was significantly higher among train drivers than the comparison group. Being a train driver is independently associated with obesity and psychological distress.PMID:37431719 | DOI:10.1080/19338244.2023.2230119
Source: Archives of Environmental and Occupational Health - Category: Environmental Health Authors: Source Type: research