Medical risk factors of diabetes mellitus among professional drivers

Izadi, Nazanin; Malek, Maryam; Aminian, Omid; Saraei, Maryam

doi:10.1186/2251-6581-12-23

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“…No significant correlations were observed between the all parameters mentioned in the Table 2 (FBS, BMI, systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure, cholesterol and triglycerides) except the age with hearing loss (P > 0.05). However, the prevalence of increased blood pressure was increased with increasing age, that this results has been reported in other studies (16). The mean values of systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure and FBS had a normal range.…”

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Survey of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss and Health in Professional Drivers

2015

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Background:Noise from traffic is a major source of environmental pollution in different countries. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the effect of noise on professional drivers' health and hearing loss in Tehran, Iran. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive and analytic study was performed on 1901 professional drivers referred to one of the authorized occupational health clinics in Tehran, Iran, in 2011. Basic demographic data including height, weight and age were recorded. Moreover, body mass index (BMI), cholesterol, triglycerides and audiometry tests were performed. Results:The results of BMI showed that the 44.7% of professional drivers were overweight, 16.7 % moderately obese and 4.2% were severely obese. Cholesterol of drivers, 27.3% was border line high risk and 13.3% high-risk. Triglycerides of drivers, 19.5% were border line high risk and 25.8% high-risk. The mean age of the drivers, cholesterol, triglycerides and BMI were 41. 56 ± 10.57, 193.12 ± 42.63, 176.21 ± 118.21 and 26.89 ± 4.29, respectively. The rates of hearing loss in high audiometric frequencies were more than at low audiometric frequencies. Hearing loss in older drivers was more and this was due to the long exposure to noise pollution. Conclusions: Due to the long exposure to the loud noise during the day, hearing loss in drivers is significant. The left ear displays greater loss than the right ear. Therefore, strategies to prevent hearing loss in drivers could include education, lifestyle changes and compliance issues related to hearing health, use of personal protective equipment, conducting periodic examinations and early treatment .

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2015

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“…The study of Izadi et al in Theran in 2010 and 2011 among the bus and truck drivers revealed that 20.8% were with obesity. 9 In a study conducted by Saberi and others in Iran in 2011, 41% were with overweight and 23% were found to be with obesity. 10 In a study conducted by Mohebbi and others in Iranian professional drivers in 2012, overweight was found to be 41.4% cases and obesity was found to be 21.3%.…”

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A cross sectional study on prevalence of obesity among bus drivers of Metropolitan Transport Corporation Limited, Chennai

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Kandaswamy²

2017

Int J Community Med Public Health

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Background: The job of bus driving involves several health risks. Both individual behaviours and work environmental variables contribute to higher obesity prevalence and risk of excess weight gain in this occupational group. This study has been planned to study the prevalence of obesity among bus drivers and to make recommendations to prevent obesity among bus drivers. Methods: The study was planned among bus drivers of the bus depots of Metropolitan Transport Corporation Limited, Chennai between January 2014 and June 2014. The sample size was calculated based on the assumption where the prevalence was 50%. Considering Confidence level of 95%, absolute precision of 5% with 10% excess sampling to account for non- response, the sample size derived was 422. Multistage sampling method was used. The required information was obtained by means of validated questionnaire and also by anthropometric measurements. Results: The mean age of the respondents was 42.32yrs. 41% of respondents were overweight. 14.5% of the respondents were found to be obese. Of the obese 22.7% were in the age group of above 50 yrs. There was found to be a statistical significance between age and obesity with a chi square value of 13.60 and a p value of less than 0.001. Conclusions: There was a significant association between age and obesity among bus drivers. There was also vast scope to avoid health risk factors by routine exercise, having regular diet and rest. With the help of experts of yoga, meditation, physical educationist, gymnasium experts etc. the drivers may be given counselling as to how to maintain the body mass index.

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“…Certain aspects of the lifestyle of commercial drivers, such as the sedentary nature of the occupation and limited healthy food choices on the road, are associated with increased risk of developing diabetes [12,13]. The National Survey of Long-Haul Truck Driver Health and Injury, conducted by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, found that the self-reported prevalence of diabetes was 14.4% among US long-haul truck drivers but was 6.7% in working adults (based on the 2010 National Health Interview Survey) [14].…”

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