ArticleJournal of occupational health2020
Overweight, underweight, and obesity among male long-distance professional drivers in Iran.
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- Prevalence of overweight and obesity among Iranian population: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of health, population, and nutrition · 2023Pooled it
- Cardio-cerebrovascular disease risk factors among male night-shift workers in South Korea: a comparative analysis of drivers and security guards.International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health · 2025Article
- Challenges associated with coronavirus disease (COVID-19)-related self-quarantine in Ghana: lessons for future self-quarantine interventions.The Pan African medical journal · 2024Article
- The Prevalence of Hypertension and Obesity in Iranian Professional Drivers.Iranian journal of public health · 2023Article
- Hypertension and Its Associated Factors Among Long-Distance Truck Drivers in Ethiopia.Integrated blood pressure control · 2022Article
- Overweight, underweight, and obesity among male long-distance professional drivers in Iran.Journal of occupational health · 2020Article
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Abstract
objectiveLong-distance professional drivers, as an occupational group, are hypothesized to have a higher risk of overweight and obesity. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence and risk factors of overweight, underweight, and obesity in long-distance professional drivers.
methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted on 36 625 male long-distance professional drivers age ≥20 years, from April 2013 to Sept. 2016. Drivers were interviewed and underwent clinical and laboratory examinations including measures of blood pressure (BP), blood tests, anthropometric data, and visual and hearing acuity. The mean (standard deviation [SD]) age of participants was 41.9 (10.2) years with a mean (SD) duration of a professional driving of 15.3 (9.6) years and mean (SD) body mass index (BMI) was 25.7 (4.0) kg/m
resultsThe prevalence of overweight and obesity was 39.1% (95% confidence interval (CI) 38.6, 39.6) and 10.8% (95% CI 10.5, 11.1), respectively. A total percentage of 2.7 (95% CI 2.5, 2.9) were underweight. A total percentage of 10.6 had BMI 30-40 kg/m
conclusionsThese findings indicate that overweight and obesity are prevalent among long-distance professional drivers in Iran and appears to be similar to the general population.
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