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Occupational Risk Factors for Hoarseness Among Police Officers in Finland.

Tuula Putus¹, Eetu Suominen², Janne Atosuo³

¹Department of Clinical Medicine, Environmental Medicine and Occupational Health, University of Turku, Turku, Finland; Clinical Research Unit TROSSI, University of Turku, Turku, Finland.

Journal of Voice : Official Journal of the Voice Foundation

|January 30, 2023

Summary

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Police officers experience significant hoarseness risks, primarily linked to asthma and workplace irritants like mold and dust. Thorough building remediation effectively reduced these voice problems.

Keywords:

Environmental problem Hoarseness Indoor air quality Occupational health Police officers Vocal disorders

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Public Health

Background:

Police officers face numerous occupational risks impacting their physical and mental well-being.
Hoarseness and respiratory symptoms among Finnish police officers have not been previously studied nationally.
Optimal physical and mental condition is crucial for effective police work.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine the prevalence of hoarseness and related respiratory symptoms in the Finnish police force.
To identify occupational risk factors associated with hoarseness.
To compare the effectiveness of different remediation procedures in police stations with indoor air issues.

Main Methods:

A nationwide e-mail survey was completed by 767 police officers (approx. 11% of the total force).
Prevalence of hoarseness was compared across different work tasks.
Risk factors including indoor air quality, work-related stress, and background factors were estimated.
Remediation outcomes were evaluated in three police stations post-renovation.

Main Results:

30.5% of respondents reported hoarseness; 15.5% experienced work-related stress.
Asthma and exposure to mold odor, dust, and cold temperatures were the strongest risk factors for hoarseness.
Hoarseness was not significantly related to work-related stress.
Thorough building remediation and mold removal yielded the best results in reducing symptoms.

Conclusions:

Minimizing exposure to irritant gases, fumes, and bioaerosols is crucial for preventing occupational asthma and voice problems.
Environmental factors in the workplace significantly contribute to respiratory and voice issues among police officers.
Effective building remediation strategies are essential for improving the health of police personnel.