Document ID (ISN) | 28968 |
CIS number |
78-482 |
ISSN - Serial title |
0096-1736 - Journal of Occupational Medicine |
Year |
1977 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Zorn E.W., Harrington J.M., Goethe H. |
Title |
Ischemic heart disease and work stress in West German sea pilots. |
Bibliographic information |
Nov. 1977, Vol.19, No.11, p.762-765. 10 ref. |
Abstract |
This study revealed an excess mortality from cardiac disease in this occupational group compared with the Hamburg male population. The excess was most noticeable in the 31-50-year group (22 deaths, against 4 expected). Occupational stress may be involved in addition to established coronary artery disease risk factors. Catecholamines were significantly high during pilotage operations. A detailed workload analysis as a basis for a code of practice to control excessive working hours is advocated. |
Descriptors (primary) |
work involving responsibility; stress factors; sea transport; heart diseases |
Descriptors (secondary) |
coronary diseases; mortality; catecholamine excretion; long-term study; hours of work |
Document type |
- |
Subject(s) |
Occupational pathology
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Broad subject area(s) |
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Browse category(ies) |
Water transportation Mental stress and burnout Cardiovascular diseases
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