ArticleIndustrial health2016
Hematocrit levels as cardiovascular risk among taxi drivers in Bangkok, Thailand.
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- Deep-Learning-Based Prediction of High-Risk Taxi Drivers Using Wellness Data.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Article
- Qualitative study of knowledge, perception, behavior and barriers associated with cardiovascular disease risk among overweight and obese Hispanic taxi drivers of South Bronx, NYC.BMC public health · 2020Article
- Influence of workplace environment, working conditions and health status of taxi drivers on vehicle collisions or near-miss events.Industrial health · 2019Article
- Physical activity and sedentary behaviour research in Thailand: a systematic scoping review.BMC public health · 2018Article
- Hematocrit level and cardiovascular risk among Thai taxi drivers: additional concern.Industrial health · 2017Article
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Abstract
In Thailand, taxi drivers employed in the informal sector often experience hazardous working conditions. Previous studies revealed that elevated Hematocrit (HCT) is a predictor of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. This study assessed factors associated with HCT in taxi drivers to predict their occupational CVD risk factors. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 298 male taxi drivers who joined a health check-up campaign in Bangkok, Thailand. HCT and body mass index were retrieved from participant health check-up files. Self-administered questionnaires assessed demographics, driving mileage, working hours, and lifestyle. Statistical associations were analyzed using stepwise linear regression. Our results showed that obesity (p=0.007), daily alcohol drinking (p=0.003), and current or past smoking (p=0.016) were associated with higher HCT levels. While working hours were not directly associated with HCT levels in the current study, the effect on overworking is statistically arguable because most participants worked substantially longer hours. Our findings suggest that taxi drivers' CVD risk may be increased by their unhealthy work styles. Initiatives to improve general working conditions for taxi drivers should take into account health promotion and CVD prevention. The policy of providing periodic health check-ups is important to make workers in the informal sector aware of their health status.
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