Source
J Occup Environ Med 2022 Apr; 64(4):350-355
Abstract
Objective: To analyze health behaviors and conditions among maritime workers using Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRSS). Methods: BRFSS data from 2014-2018 were used to calculate weighted prevalence estimates and adjusted prevalence ratios (aPRs) for 10 health behaviors and conditions. Logistic regression was used to compare aPRs between maritime workers and all other U.S. workers. Results: Compared to other workers, maritime workers had higher weighted prevalence estimates for six of ten health behaviors and conditions: binge drinking, smoking, obese/overweight, diabetes, cancer, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Maritime workers had significantly higher aPRs for binge drinking (aPR=1.28) and smoking cigarettes (aPR = 1.39) compared to all other U.S. workers. Conclusions: This study uses BRFSS data to estimate the prevalence of adverse health conditions across maritime industries. This study can serve as the foundation for additional follow-on research.
Keywords
Marine workers; Surveillance; Behavior; Workers; Worker health; Work environment; Alcohol; Smoking; Obesity; Weight factors; Blood sugar disorders; Cancer; COPD; Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; Cigarette smoking;
Author Keywords: adverse health conditions; chronic health; health behaviors; mariners; maritime industry; maritime workers; seafarers
Contact
Richard Evoy, 4230 University Drive Suite 310, Anchorage, AK 99504
Document Type
Journal Article
Email Address
qom1@cdc.gov
Source Name
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
