| Document ID (ISN) | 52062 |
| CIS number |
89-1396 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0355-3140 - Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health |
| Year |
1988 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Netterstrøm B., Juel K. |
| Title |
Impact of work-related and psychosocial factors on the development of ischemic heart disease among urban bus drivers in Denmark |
| Bibliographic information |
Aug. 1988, Vol.14, NO.4, p.231-238. Illus. 42 ref. |
| Abstract |
From 1978 to 1985, 2,465 male bus drivers in the three major cities in Denmark were followed with regard to hospital admission due to myocardial infarction (MI) and death due to ischaemic heart disease (IHD). In all 2,045 (83%) of these men responded in 1978 to a questionnaire on psychosocial well-being and work conditions. The respondents did not differ from the nonrespondents regarding hospital admissions and death in the follow-up period (1978-1984). Sixty-two cases of MI were registered among the 2,045 bus drivers in 1978-1984. High work load (driving in heavy traffic) was significantly associated with the occurrence of MI. Of the psychosocial factors, "no social contact with colleagues" and "increased work pace" were also significantly associated with the occurrence of MI. Smoking habits tended to be associated with the occurrence of MI, while stress symptoms and job dissatisfaction did not. The mental burden on bus drivers working in heavy traffic seems a possible explanation for the findings. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
mortality; ischaemia; cardiovascular diseases; mental stress; public transport |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
Denmark; coronary diseases |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Subject(s) |
Transport and communications
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Stress, psychosocial factors
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Mental stress and burnout
Cardiovascular diseases
|
