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[Shift work and health problems in workers].

L Kaliterna1, S Vidacek, B Radosević-Vidacek

  • 1Institut za medicinska istrazivanja i medicinu rada Sveucilista u Zagrebu.

Arhiv Za Higijenu Rada I Toksikologiju
|December 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Shift workers in oil refineries face higher risks for certain health issues, particularly digestive diseases, despite non-shift workers seeking medical attention more frequently. This study highlights potential occupational health disparities.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Industrial Hygiene

Context:

  • Investigated health complaints among 609 shift workers and 97 non-shift workers at a large oil refinery.
  • Utilized a five-year period of medical records and subjective health complaint questionnaires for data collection.
  • Compared health service utilization and reported symptoms between shift and non-shift worker groups.

Purpose:

  • To comparatively assess health complaints in shift versus non-shift workers within an industrial setting.
  • To identify potential occupational health risks associated with shift work in the oil refinery industry.
  • To analyze differences in physician visits and subjective health complaints between the two worker groups.

Summary:

  • While non-shift workers generally visited physicians more often, shift workers reported a higher risk for specific diseases, notably digestive ailments.

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  • Analysis of physician visits for specific disease categories and subjective complaints revealed elevated risks for shift workers.
  • The study indicates a significant association between shift work and increased susceptibility to certain health conditions, particularly in the digestive system.

    • Impact:

    • Provides crucial data for occupational health strategies in the oil refinery sector.
    • Informs the development of targeted health surveillance and preventative measures for shift workers.
    • Contributes to understanding the long-term health consequences of shift work in demanding industrial environments.