Self-Reported Modifiable Risk Factors of Cardiovascular Disease among Seafarers: A Cross-Sectional Study of Prevalence and Clustering

Self-Reported Modifiable Risk Factors of Cardiovascular Disease among Seafarers: A Cross-Sectional Study of Prevalence and Clustering

Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the major cause of work-related mortality from diseases onboard ships in seafarers. CVD burden derives mainly from modifiable risk factors. To reduce the risk factors and the burden of CVD onboard ships in seafarers, it is important to understand the up-...

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Main Authors: Getu Gamo Sagaro, Gopi Battineni, Marzio Di Canio, Francesco Amenta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Journal of Personalized Medicine
Subjects:
seafarers
hypertension
cardiovascular disease
occupation
diabetes
body mass index
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/11/6/512

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