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Prevalence of arterial hypertension in Vietnamese seafarers aboard merchant vessels: a cross-sectional study

Tam Nguyen Van1, Nam Nguyen Bao2, Son Nguyen Truong2

  • 1Faculty of Marine Medicine, Hai Phong University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vietnam. nvtam@hpmu.edu.vn.

International Maritime Health
|October 2, 2023
PubMed

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Hypertension affects over a third of Vietnamese seafarers, with factors like long sea duty and obesity increasing risk. Lifestyle adjustments, including exercise and managing anxiety, are crucial for prevention.

Area of Science:

  • Maritime Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Cardiovascular Health

Background:

  • Hypertension is a leading global cause of death and disease.
  • It significantly increases the risk of stroke, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, and blindness.
  • Arterial hypertension poses a considerable health risk to seafarers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of hypertension among Vietnamese seafarers.
  • To identify factors associated with arterial hypertension in this population.
  • To inform targeted health interventions for seafarers.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional epidemiological study involving 708 Vietnamese seafarers.
  • Data collection included blood pressure, anthropometric measurements (height, weight, waist, buttock circumference), and interviews.
  • Interviews focused on workplace conditions, physical activity, smoking, alcohol use, and anxiety symptoms.

Main Results:

  • The prevalence of hypertension was 32.9%, with prehypertension at 26.4%.
  • Obesity (32.4%) and abdominal obesity (47.7%) were highly prevalent.
  • Key risk factors identified included job duration over 10 years (OR=8.23), obesity (OR=3.34), abdominal obesity (OR=9.12), and anxiety symptoms (OR=1.56).

Conclusions:

  • Hypertension is a significant health issue for Vietnamese seafarers.
  • Lifestyle modifications, including increased physical activity and addressing psychological well-being, are recommended.
  • Targeted interventions are needed to mitigate hypertension risks in this occupational group.
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Keywords:
Vietnamhypertensionrelated factorsseafarers

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