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[Respiratory disorders among fishermen]
L Marco Jordán1, J L Emparanza Knorr, C Sarrasqueta Eizaguirre
1Servicio de Neumología, Hospital de Guipúzcoa.
Medicina Clinica
|July 8, 1995
Summary
Sea fishermen experience high rates of respiratory diseases, including chronic bronchitis and asthma. High sea fishermen face greater risks than coastal fishermen, with smoking being a significant contributing factor.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Respiratory Medicine
- Epidemiology
Context:
- Limited data exists on sea fishermen's health habits and diseases.
- Fishermen, particularly those in Guipúzcoa, Spain, are a population group with potential occupational health risks.
Purpose:
- To evaluate respiratory disorders and identify risk groups among sea fishermen in Guipúzcoa, Spain.
- To compare respiratory health between high sea and coastal fishermen.
Summary:
- A descriptive study using questionnaires, spirometry, and retrospective data analysis was conducted.
- Prevalence rates for chronic bronchitis (18.3%), asthma (9.8%), and smoking (47.5%) were high. Smoking and previous infections were key risk factors.
- High sea fishermen showed lower Tiffeneau index, higher smoking rates, chronic bronchitis, tuberculosis history, and respiratory-related work disability compared to coastal fishermen.
Impact:
- Identifies significant respiratory health burdens in the sea fishing community.
- Highlights disparities in respiratory health between high sea and coastal fishermen.
- Provides data for targeted occupational health interventions and preventive strategies for fishermen.