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. 2023 Sep 1;65(9):e610-e618.
doi: 10.1097/JOM.0000000000002916. Epub 2023 Jun 24.

A Comprehensive Evaluation of Occupational Epidemiology in Western Iran: A Cohort Study in Ravansar Noncommunicable Diseases

Mitra Darbandi  1 , Shahab Rezaeian, Farid Najafi, Fatemeh Khosravi Shadmani, Saeed Ghavi, Mahsa Miryan, Yahya Pasdar, Akbar Barzegar
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A Comprehensive Evaluation of Occupational Epidemiology in Western Iran: A Cohort Study in Ravansar Noncommunicable Diseases

Mitra Darbandi et al. J Occup Environ Med. .

Abstract

Objective: The present study aims to evaluate the prevalence of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), biochemical and anthropometric indicators, and lifestyle among 10 occupational groups.

Method: The sample included 4818 men aged 35 to 65 years. The occupational group is based on the International Standard Classification of Occupations.

Result: The highest prevalence of cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes mellitus was observed in managerial occupational groups (18.62%) and technicians and associate professionals ( 14 %), respectively. Musculoskeletal disorders were more in skilled agricultural, forestry, and fishery workers, as well as craft-related trades workers, and elementary occupations. The highest body mass index was related to the managers.

Conclusions: Noncommunicable diseases were higher in managers, while musculoskeletal disorders belonged to farmers and workers. Finally, lifestyle modification can help reduce NCDs and improve biochemical markers by increasing physical activity.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflicts of interests: None declared.

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