A research on obesity among Turkish seafarers.

نویسندگان

  • Selçuk Nas
  • Remzi Fışkın
چکیده

BACKGROUND Obesity and overweight threaten not only seafarer's health but also the safety of operations on board a ship. The aim of the study was to investigate the statistical distribution of obesity and overweight among Turkish seafarers by using the health examination reports data collected between 2009 and 2012. MATERIALS AND METHODS The data on weight, height and age obtained from 143,341 medical examination reports of Turkish seafarers were used with the official permission of Directorate General of Health for Border and Coastal Areas. Considering the data in the health reports, body mass index (BMI) values were calculated, analysed and compared with Turkish general population and Danish seafarers. RESULTS It has been found that BMI values of Turkish seafarers were boomed over the years. While Turkish male seafarers get older, their BMI values rise progressively. After the age of 28, BMI scores exceed the acceptable level. In addition, they reach maximum average 27.8 BMI value in their 50s. CONCLUSIONS The activities, which will provide awareness to Turkish seafarers and the ship operators about the dangers of obesity, should be done. Also convenient environments and time for physical exercise on board a ship must be provided for seafarers.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • International maritime health

دوره 65 4  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2014