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Cardiovascular disorders risk factors in different industries of iran

Seyedeh Negar Assadi1

  • 1Department of Occupational Health Engineering, Health Sciences Research Center, School of Health, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.

International Journal of Preventive Medicine
|August 10, 2013
PubMed

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Cardiovascular risk factors screening is vital for industrial workers. Automobile industry workers showed higher risks, including lower high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and increased hypertension, highlighting the need for targeted interventions.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Industrial Hygiene

Background:

  • Cardiovascular disorders pose significant risks, necessitating screening, especially for workers with potential risk factors.
  • Both non-occupational (genetics, lifestyle) and occupational (chemical exposure, cold) factors contribute to cardiovascular disease.
  • A comparative study of cardiovascular risk factors among workers in different Iranian industries was proposed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare cardiovascular disorder risk factors among workers in the automobile, food, and light work industries in Iran.
  • To identify specific industry-related risks for cardiovascular diseases.
  • To inform preventive strategies for cardiovascular health in industrial settings.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study design was employed.
  • Risk factors for cardiovascular disorders were assessed in workers from automobile, food, and light industries.
  • Data were analyzed using SPSS, including one-way ANOVA, Chi-2, and multi-nominal logistic regression (P < 0.05).

Main Results:

  • 875 workers participated; overall risk factors were within normal ranges.
  • Food industry workers had higher protective high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels (63.83 ± 17.42 mg/dl) compared to automobile workers (38.97 ± 11.08 mg/dl).
  • Hypertension and hypertriglyceridemia were more prevalent in the automobile industry, with statistically significant differences (P < 0.05).

Conclusions:

  • Screening for cardiovascular risk factors is crucial in industrial settings, particularly the automobile industry.
  • Findings suggest the automobile industry poses higher cardiovascular risks, necessitating focused preventive measures.
  • Early detection and intervention can mitigate future cardiovascular disorders among industrial workers.
Abstract

Keywords:
Automobile industryfood industryhypertensionhypertriglyceridemialight works

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