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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular epidemiology
  • Occupational health

Background:

  • Heart diseases are leading non-communicable diseases globally.
  • Working populations represent a key demographic for public health research.
  • Identifying occupational risk factors is crucial for targeted prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors among Russian railway workers.
  • To analyze the relationship between lifestyle factors and health indicators in this cohort.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 11,059 railway crew workers.
  • Utilized the World Health Organization's (WHO) STEPwise approach to surveillance (STEPS).
  • Collected data on body mass index (BMI), cholesterol, glucose, smoking, physical activity, diet, and family history.

Main Results:

  • High prevalence of overweight/obesity (70%), smoking (38%), and physical inactivity (54%).
  • Elevated cholesterol (>5 mmol/L) in 12% and high glucose (>5.5 mmol/L) in 15% of participants.
  • BMI correlated significantly with age, profession, smoking, inactivity, and diet. Glucose levels showed a strong positive correlation with BMI, increasing with age.

Conclusions:

  • Train drivers exhibit a high burden of cardiovascular disease risk factors.
  • Age, lifestyle choices, and occupational factors significantly influence cardiovascular health indicators.
  • Intervention programs focusing on weight management, smoking cessation, and healthy lifestyles are warranted for this population.