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Occupational stress and illness incidence

A Hoiberg

    Journal of Occupational Medicine. : Official Publication of the Industrial Medical Association
    |June 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary

    Navy occupational groups face varying stress-related illness risks. Hospital Corpsmen and culinary specialists had the highest risks across careers, particularly in the third decade.

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    Area of Science:

    • Occupational Health
    • Preventive Medicine
    • Military Medicine

    Background:

    • Occupational stress is a significant factor in employee well-being.
    • Understanding variations in stress-related illness across different job roles and career stages is crucial for targeted interventions.
    • The U.S. Navy environment presents unique occupational stressors and health challenges for its personnel.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate hospitalization rates for 10 stress-related illnesses among various U.S. Navy occupational groups.
    • To identify differences in health risks associated with specific occupations and career phases.
    • To explore the relationship between job stress scores and the incidence of stress-related illnesses.

    Main Methods:

    • A longitudinal study spanning 11 years.
    • Inclusion of an initial population of 184,122 male Navy enlisted Caucasians.
    • Analysis of hospitalization rates for stress-related illnesses across four career phases and computation of job stress scores.

    Main Results:

    • Hospital Corpsmen and Mess Management Specialists exhibited the highest risks for stress-related illnesses throughout most career phases.
    • Elevated hospitalization rates were also noted in Construction/Manufacturing, Deck, Ordnance, and Engineering/Hull occupations.
    • Miscellaneous/Technical, Electronics, and Administrative/Clerical roles showed the lowest rates; peak illness rates occurred in the third career decade.

    Conclusions:

    • Specific Navy occupations carry significantly higher risks for stress-related illnesses.
    • Job stress, encompassing environmental factors, occupational demands, and career considerations, is linked to increased illness.
    • Findings can inform the development of targeted prevention programs to mitigate occupational health risks in the Navy.

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