Risk factors for cardiovascular disease among railway locomotive drivers
https://doi.org/10.33667/2078-5631-2020-2-37-40
Abstract
Cardiovascular diseases in locomotive drivers are a factor limiting their working activity, as they can potentially increase the risks of accidents and disasters in rail transport. Working conditions of drivers are associated with occupational hazards that have a negative impact on the cardiovascular system. A review of clinical studies examining the risk factors for cardiovascular disease indicates the significant role of psychological stress on the health status of drivers. It was revealed that the negative effects of stress on the cardiovascular system depend on work stress, work schedule, and also on social factors: job satisfaction, salary, quality of rest and sleep. The studies revealed a correlation between the development of cardiac rhythm disturbances of high gradations with psychoemotional stress and sleep apnea in locomotive drivers.
About the Authors
N. V. Orlova
Russian National Research Medical University n. a. N. I. Pirogov
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Moscow
A. Ya. Starokozheva
Russian National Research Medical University n. a. N. I. Pirogov
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Moscow
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Orlova N.V., Starokozheva A.Ya. Risk factors for cardiovascular disease among railway locomotive drivers. Medical alphabet. 2020;(2):37-40. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.33667/2078-5631-2020-2-37-40
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