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Occupational multimorbidity in the nickel industry workers
Sergei Syurin1, Denis Vinnikov2,3
1Northwest Public Health Research Center, Saint-Petersburg, Russian Federation.
International Journal of Circumpolar Health
|July 4, 2023
Summary
Occupational multimorbidity in nickel workers surged from 0% to 83.3% between 2007-2021. Improved working conditions and medical exams are key for preventing these complex occupational diseases.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Environmental Medicine
- Industrial Hygiene
Background:
- Nickel industry workers face significant occupational hazards.
- Understanding the prevalence and nature of occupational multimorbidity is crucial for worker health.
- Previous data on multimorbidity in this sector is limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the causes, development, prevalence, and nature of occupational multimorbidity.
- To analyze trends in occupational disease and multimorbidity among nickel industry workers.
- To identify risk factors and contributing conditions for multimorbidity in this population.
Main Methods:
- Data extraction from occupational disease and intoxication registers.
- Analysis of cases from the Murmansk region and Krasnoyarsk Territory (2007-2021).
- Statistical analysis of multimorbidity prevalence and disease types.
Main Results:
- 24.6% of newly diagnosed occupational diseases in nickel workers involved multimorbidity.
- Multimorbidity prevalence rose dramatically from 0% in 2007 to 83.3% in 2021.
- Respiratory and musculoskeletal diseases were most common; increased hazard exposure and outdated processes were key drivers.
Conclusions:
- Occupational multimorbidity is a growing concern in the nickel industry.
- Combined exposure to hazards and poor working conditions contribute significantly.
- Enhanced working conditions and improved medical surveillance are vital for prevention.
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