Occupation and mortality related to alcohol, drugs and sexual habits

Coggon, David; Harris, E Clare; Brown, Tamara L.; Rice, Stephen; Palmer, Keith T

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“…There are, however, counter-examples of femaledominated occupations related to unfavourable drinking cultures, for example, the sex industry or gastronomy.The latter has repeatedly been shown to be related to elevated levels of alcohol consumption and associated harm [50,51].…”

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Gender differences in socioeconomic inequality of alcohol‐attributable mortality: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Probst

Roerecke

Behrendt

et al. 2014

Drug and Alcohol Review

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The results are predominantly based on data from high-income countries, limiting generalisability. Alcohol-attributable mortality is strongly distributed to the disadvantage of persons with a low SES. Marked gender differences in this inequality were found for occupation. Possibly male-dominated occupations of low SES were more strongly related to risky drinking cultures compared with female-dominated occupations of the same SES.

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confidence: 98%

Gender differences in socioeconomic inequality of alcohol‐attributable mortality: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Probst

Roerecke

Behrendt

et al. 2014

Drug and Alcohol Review

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“…These include smoking level, alcohol consumption and lack of leisure-time physical activity (Carel, Carmil, & Keinan, 1990). Analysis of national data for England and Wales indicates that seafarers are among the groups of occupations with the highest mortality from alcohol-related diseases and injuries (Coggon, Harris, Brown, Rice, & Palmer, 2010). The results of a stratified survey of French seafarers (Fort, Massardier-Pilonchery, & Bergeret, 2009) confirmed that alcohol and nicotine consumption is a major public health issue in seafarers.…”

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Occupational stressors, risks and health in the seafaring population

Slišković

Penezić

2015

Rev. Psych.

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According to the latest assessment of the global supply and demand for seafarers (BIMCO/ISF, 2010), worldwide supply of seafarers is estimated to be 1 371 000, i.e., 624 000 officers and 747 000 ratings or crew members. BIM-CO/ISF (2010) show continued positive trends in both demand and supply of seafarers despite the global economic downturn, but it also reflects significant increases in seafarers from some countries, particularly China, India and the Philippines, as well as in several European countries. The current main suppliers of officers and ratings are OECD countries (29.4% of officers and 19.2% of ratings in global supply) and Far East (19.2% of officers and 36.7% of ratings in global supply). Eastern Europe, with 20.3% of officers and 14.6% of ratings, becomes also labour supplying region of increasing importance. According to BICMO/ISF (2010) the supply of officers worldwide is lower than the demand by 2%. Analysis of international seafarers' market shows that over recent decades there has been a decline in number of seafarers from developed countries, and this decline along with a desire to reduce labour unit costs, created increasing demands for seafarers from developing countries, Occupational stressors, risks and health in the seafaring population ANA SLIŠKOVIĆ and ZVJEZDAN PENEZIĆPrevious studies indicate that the most important stressors in the seafaring population are: long-term separation from home and families; loneliness and social isolation; work-related stressors (high workload and long working hours, low control and work-role conflict), and environmental stressors related to life on board. The seafaring population is also subject to many risks, especially those relating to accidents and injuries, pirate incidents, morbidity from infectious diseases, the limited ability to provide medical aid on board, and an increased risk of cancer. Studies of seafarers' mortality indicate that this population is still characterized by a high risk of fatal accident, diseases that are the results of an unhealthy lifestyle, and also by the high level of suicides in the seafaring population, which could be seen as a reflection of impaired mental health. The physical health of seafarers has been the subject of numerous studies, which have focused mostly on cardiovascular diseases and cancer. On the other hand, the mental health and psychological well-being of seafarers are relatively less well-explored. Finally, the paper gives some guidance for further studies, as well as recommendations for minimizing the negative effects of occupational stressors and risks on seafarers' health.

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“…Recent evidences indicate that non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is the main common reason of liver diseases in Iran [35]. High rates of alcohol-related diseases in seamen have been reported in other countries as well so that it is recommended mentioned problem should be a priority for preventive actions in maritime industry [36,37].…”

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A qualitative study on physical health threatening factors of Iranian seafarers working on ocean going tankers

Baygi

Jensen

Farshad

et al. 2018

International Maritime Health

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Background: Seafaring is a highly physically demanding profession in a risky environment due to exposure to unique job health related risk factors. The purpose of the study is to describe physical health threatening factors of Iranian seafarers working on tankers. Materials and methods: A qualitative content analysis with inductive approach was performed on 17 Iranian male seafarers in 2016. Subjects were selected by purposive sampling, which continued until data saturation. Data were gathered using semi-structural questionnaire via in-depth-interviews. All interviews were transformed into computer files. Analysis was done based on conventional content analysis approach. Results: Mean job history and age of the participants was 11.9 ± 7.2 and 35.8 ± 9.3 years, respectively. Two main themes emerged during analysis of data and categories were created. The themes are (1) physical health threatening factors at the ship; (2) high risk ranks at the ship. Conclusions: The need for addressing nutrition at sea was acknowledged by seafarers. Also, it seems that revision of some regulations regarding seafarers' medical examination, oral health and heart diseases is necessary.

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Occupation and mortality related to alcohol, drugs and sexual habits

Abstract: Our findings highlight major differences between occupations in mortality from diseases and injuries caused by alcohol, sexual habits and drug abuse. Priorities for preventive action include alcohol-related disorders in male seafarers and drug abuse in construction workers.

Cited by 37 publications

References 13 publications

Gender differences in socioeconomic inequality of alcohol‐attributable mortality: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Gender differences in socioeconomic inequality of alcohol‐attributable mortality: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Occupational stressors, risks and health in the seafaring population

A qualitative study on physical health threatening factors of Iranian seafarers working on ocean going tankers

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