| Document ID (ISN) | 41385 |
| CIS number |
84-546 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0294-0817 - Médecine aéronautique et spatiale |
| Year |
1983 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Abbas L., Bierre N., Fuchez J., Bellanger G. |
| Title |
Results of a computerised questionnaire survey on renal colic among the flight crew of civilian aircraft |
| Original title |
Résultats d'une enquête informatisée sur la colique néphrétique du personnel navigant technique de l'aviation civile et commerciale [in French] |
| Bibliographic information |
3rd quarter 1983, Vol.22, No.87, p.199-206. 5 ref. |
| Abstract |
This computerised questionnaire survey was conducted in 1982 to find out the frequency of renal colic among the flight crews of Air France, as compared with a previous survey in 1967. Starting in 1966, Air France flight personnel have been advised to drink only non-carbonated water during flights as a preventive measure, and the effects of this recommendation were also investigated in this survey. The 1967 survey found the renal colic incidence to be 7.6% among flight personnel, as opposed to 3.4% among ground workers. The new survey shows an incidence of 10.3% among flight personnel, with a positive correlation with seniority of service. The main factor causing renal colic seems to be the lowering of humidity during flight. The importance of following the preventive advice is emphasised. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
nephritis; air transport; aircraft |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
France; questionnaire survey; drinks at work |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Subject(s) |
Transport and communications
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| Broad subject area(s) |
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| Browse category(ies) |
Air transportation
Nutrition
Diseases of the kidney and the urinary system
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