Food choice patterns of long-haul truck drivers driving through Germany, a cross sectional study

Bschaden, Andreas; Rothe, Siegfried; Schöner, Anja; Pijahn, Nina; Stroebele-Benschop, Nanette

doi:10.1186/s40795-019-0326-3

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“…It was higher than 40% in Manipal, India [ 21 ]. But, it was far lower than 64% in central North Carolina, USA [ 16 ], 69% in South Africa [ 22 ], 71% in India [ 23 ], 75.2% in Mexico [ 8 ], 76% in Germany [ 24 ], 79.2% in Brazil [ 18 ], 91.1% in Arkansas, USA [ 9 ], and 93.3% in the USA [ 25 ]. The variation observed is explained by the difference in socioeconomic and behavioral factors.…”

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“…Studies conducted worldwide regarding the prevalence of abnormal BMI revealed that 40% in Manipal, India [ 21 ], 55.5% in Chennai, India [ 11 ], 64% in central North Carolina, USA [ 16 ], 69% in South Africa [ 22 ], 71% in India [ 23 ], 75.2% in Mexico [ 8 ], 76% in Germany [ 24 ], 79.2% in Brazil [ 18 ], 91.1% in Arkansas, USA [ 9 ], and 93.3% in the USA [ 25 ]. The factors that contribute to overweight and obesity are varied and might include age, income, educational status, nutrition, sleep duration, physical exercise, daily working hours, and years of driving experience [ 1 , 3 , 7 , 12 , 14 – 16 , 26 – 28 ].…”

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The Burden of Overweight and Obesity among Long-Distance Truckers in Ethiopia

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Background. Abnormal body mass index (BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2) has become a major global public health problem which is rising at a faster rate in urban areas of low- and middle-income countries. In Ethiopia, the prevalence gradually increases. Long-distance truckers are at a high risk of developing overweight or obesity due to the sedentary nature of their job. Despite these populations at a high risk of developing overweight/obesity such as drivers elsewhere, pieces of data that showed the prevalence and contributing factors of overweight and obesity among long-distance truckers in Ethiopia are not yet available. Objective. To assess the prevalence and contributing factors of overweight and obesity among long-distance truckers in Ethiopia. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 400 systematically selected truckers at Modjo dry port in Ethiopia from February to March, 2018. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using a structured questionnaire. The final results were presented in tables and numerical summary measures such as mean and standard deviation (SD). Results. Of the 400 truckers interviewed, the prevalence of overweight and obesity was 56.5%, 95% CI (51.6%–61.4%). The study also found that a monthly income ≥220 USD (AOR = 1.83, 95% CI (1.05–3.18)), having 3 or more family sizes (AOR = 2.24, 95% CI (1.15–4.36)), less than 6 hours of sleep at night (AOR = 3.34, 95% CI (1.99–5.78)), driving for 9 or more hours daily (AOR = 2.29, 95% CI (1.09–4.81)), and a truck driving experience of 10 or more years (AOR = 2.13, 95% CI (1.29–4.18)) were significantly associated with overweight and obesity. Conclusion. The prevalence of overweight and obesity was substantially high. The study also found that sociodemographic and occupational factors are mainly associated with overweight and obesity. Therefore, a health education program should be designed for awareness creation on the importance of reducing a sedentary lifestyle, consuming healthy foods or drinks, and having regular physical exercise to mitigate the problem.

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The Burden of Overweight and Obesity among Long-Distance Truckers in Ethiopia

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“…Riva e colaboradores encontraram percentual de 30% de obesos em motoristas italianos 33 , em alemães os achados também foram de 30% entre os condutores analisados 30 . Os maiores percentuais encontrados em literatura foram correspondentes aos motoristas dos EUA, com variação de 31,1% a 69% entre os trabalhos analisados 11,12,15,35,36 , com maior parte dos valores acima dos 60%.…”

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“…Por meio da aplicação de um questionário, os participantes responderam sobre saúde, hábitos alimentares, dados sociodemográficos, consumo de álcool e tabagismo. Entre os 405 motoristas incluídos, as taxas de sobrepeso e obesidade foram 46% e 30%, respectivamente30 .Os resultados coincidiram com outros encontrados na literatura indicando que o IMC na população de caminhoneiros se encontra acima da média da população geral, e há alta prevalência de más condições de saúde e doenças crônicas, particularmente em motoristas de caminhão obesos. O trabalho traz uma discussão importante sobre as diferenças nos hábitos alimentares considerando as refeições feitas durante as viagens e as feitas em casa, e sua influência na saúde e no IMC dos condutores.…”

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“…O trabalho traz uma discussão importante sobre as diferenças nos hábitos alimentares considerando as refeições feitas durante as viagens e as feitas em casa, e sua influência na saúde e no IMC dos condutores. Grande parte dos motoristas se alimenta dentro da cabine durante as viagens e têm preferência por lanches rápidos e pouco saudáveis, sendo que preferem o consumo de legumes e vegetais frescos apenas quando estão em casa, o que demonstra a influência negativa da rotina de trabalho nos hábitos saudáveis30 .Motoristas profissionais de caminhão e ônibus mostraram taxas de sobrepeso e obesidade acima do normal em relação à população geral em um estudo realizado na Itália (sobrepeso 44,8% versus 30,3% e obesidade 16,…”

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A obesidade e outros fatores de risco associados à saúde de motoristas de caminhão de longa jornada que trafegam em rodovias do estado de São Paulo

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Food choice patterns of long-haul truck drivers driving through Germany, a cross sectional study

Cited by 10 publications

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The Burden of Overweight and Obesity among Long-Distance Truckers in Ethiopia

The Burden of Overweight and Obesity among Long-Distance Truckers in Ethiopia

A obesidade e outros fatores de risco associados à saúde de motoristas de caminhão de longa jornada que trafegam em rodovias do estado de São Paulo

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