Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Airline Pilots

Abstract

The health of an airline pilot is imperative to the safe travels of millions of people worldwide. Medical providers evaluate the cardiovascular risks for airline pilots and the medical requirements to obtain and maintain licensure as an airline pilot. It is the role of the occupational health nurse practitioner to evaluate and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in this population.

Keywords: airline pilots; cardiovascular disease risk factors; case management; disease prevention; government regulation; health promotion; medical surveillance; occupational health and safety programs.