[Major risk factors and cardiovascular disease prevalence among petrochemical workers]

Autor: Z F, Gimaeva, A B, Bakirov, V A, Kaptsov, L K, Karimova
Rok vydání: 2018
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Zdroj: Gigiena i sanitariia. 96(2)
ISSN: 0016-9900
Popis: Objective. Based on the assessment of occupational and non-occupational risk factors, development of preventive measures for the reducing of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) prevalence among petrochemical workers. Material and Methods. A total of 2,634 petrochemical workers have been examined. To identify modified and unmodified risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, comprehensive hygienic and clinical laboratory studies have been carried out. Results. The obtained results have shown a higher riskfor the development of cardiovascular disease among operators as compared to metal workers for instrumentation and automation repairs. Based on the assessment of risk factors, preventive measures implemented at personal and corporative levels have been developed.
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