A questionnaire survey of Norwegian taxi drivers’ musculoskeletal health, and work-related risk factors

From the perspective of social reproduction, the focus of this study is placed on the collective practice of diet in bike taxi drivers (or rickshaws) of Mexico City’s historic downtown, analyzed as key element in a characteristic pathologic profile observed in health/disease conditions, particularly as the cause for overweight, obesity, dyslipidemias, and factors associated to metabolic syndrome. A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted with 110 (90.2%) drivers. A survey was used to collect data on diet habits, working conditions and lifestyle. Anthropometric measurements and blood samples were taken to analyze biochemical parameters in order to assess the subjects’ health status and establish obesity-related risk factors. The results reveal that average daily soda consumption is 1.6 liters (54 fl. oz.), an equivalent of 629 kilocalories per day. Vegetables are consumed 3.1 times per week and 65.7 kilograms (145 pounds) of corn tortillas are consumed per year. Obesity is associated to the number of years a person has been driving a bike taxi [χ2(2, N = 99) = 6.747, p = 0.034]. 69.1% is overweight or obese, 63.3% has hypertriglyceridemia and 49.1% meet three or more criteria to be diagnosed with metabolic syndrome according to the Adult Treatment Panel III (ATP III). Drivers’ intake of sugary drinks and junk food is high, while recommended food intake like vegetables, fruits, legumes and white meat is low. Ongoing campaigns are recommended to promote healthy food intake, avoid sugary drinks intake and facilitate water consumption.

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Are pushing and pulling work-related risk factors for upper extremity symptoms? A systematic review of observational studies

Occupational and Environmental Medicine ◽

10.1136/oemed-2013-101837 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 71 (11) ◽

pp. 788-795 ◽

Cited By ~ 19

Author(s):

M J M Hoozemans ◽

E B Knelange ◽

M H W Frings-Dresen ◽

H E J Veeger ◽

P P F M Kuijer

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Upper Extremity ◽

Observational Studies ◽

Work Related ◽

Related Risk ◽

Pushing And Pulling ◽

Upper Extremity Symptoms

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Uptake of antineoplastic agents in pharmacy personnel. Part II: study of work-related risk factors

International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health ◽

10.1007/s00420-002-0385-6 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 76 (1) ◽

pp. 11-16 ◽

Cited By ~ 21

Author(s):

Claudia Schreiber ◽

Katja Radon ◽

Angelika Pethran ◽

Rudolf Schierl ◽

Karlheinz Hauff ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Antineoplastic Agents ◽

Work Related ◽

Related Risk

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Musculoskeletal health, quality of life, and related risk factors among physiotherapy students

Physiotherapy - The Journal of Indian Association of Physiotherapists ◽

10.4103/pjiap.pjiap_20_17 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

pp. 53 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

DibyendunarayanDhrubaprasad Bid ◽

ThangamaniRamalingam Alagappan ◽

HetalP Dhanani ◽

ParitaS Goyani ◽

ZenishS Narielwala

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Musculoskeletal Health ◽

Related Risk ◽

Health Quality ◽

Health Quality Of Life ◽

Physiotherapy Students

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Work-Related Musculoskeletal Symptoms among Loggers in the Ark-La-Tex Region

Journal of Agromedicine ◽

10.1080/1059924x.2019.1567423 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 24 (2) ◽

pp. 167-176

Author(s):

Rodriguez ◽

Casanova ◽

Levin ◽

Gimeno Ruiz de Porras ◽

Douphrate

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Environmental Conditions ◽

Lower Extremities ◽

Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽

Work Related ◽

Personal Risk ◽

Industrial Sectors ◽

Lower Back ◽

Related Risk ◽

Personal Risk Factors

Background: The U.S. logging sector is among the most dangerous industrial sectors, with high fatality and non-fatal injury rates. Limited research has addressed work-related musculoskeletal disorders among logging machine operators (LMOs). The purpose of this study was to estimate the 12-month prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms and the associated work-related risk factors among LMOs in the Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas (Ark-La-Tex) logging region.Methods: A self-administered 93-item questionnaire with six different sections: (1) demographics, (2) lifestyle and medical background, (3) work experience, (4) job training, (5) occupational heat-related stress, and (6) occupational injuries and MSS was administered to LMOs (n = 88) using Qualtrics Mobile Survey Software®. Poisson regression models were used to estimate crude prevalence ratios (PR), adjusted PR [aPR], and corresponding 95% confidence intervals (95% CI).Results: Regarding organizational, ergonomic, and handling equipment occupational factors and 12-month MSS prevalence, the adjusted model controlled for age, BMI, smoking status, and drinking status. For organizational, the most problematic factors for the lower back were performing a task over and over (63.2%) and working very fast, for short periods (60.0%). For ergonomics, the most problematic factor for the lower extremities was awkward or cramped conditions (58.1%) and for the lower back was bending/twisting back awkward (55.9%). Last, for handling equipment, the most problematic for both the lower back and lower extremities was handling or grasping small objects (57.1%).Conclusion: Our findings revealed associations between work-related MSS and specific job factors (e.g., organizational, ergonomic, handling equipment, etc.), extreme environmental conditions or environmental, and personal risk factors. In particular, study findings suggest lower back and lower extremities MSS are associated with the a majority of job-related risk factors, lower extremities with extreme environmental conditions, and neck and upper back with personal risk factors.

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