| ID (ISN) del documento | 19251 |
| Número CIS |
73-366 |
| ISSN - Título de la serie |
0007-1072 - British Journal of Industrial Medicine |
| Año |
1972 |
| Número de serie |
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| Autor(es) |
Levy S. |
| Título |
A study of the medical causes of absence from duty aboard South African merchant ships |
| Información bibliográfica |
Apr. 1972, Vol.29, No.2, p.196-200. 11 ref. |
| Resumen |
A 4.5 year study of medical absence from duty on a number of merchant vessels (17 at beginning and 28 at end of study) showed 556 instances of absence for 4 or more dasys. Illness accounted for 297 cases and accidents for 259 cases. The average absence for illness and accident was 28 and 34 days respectively. Slightly more working days were lost due to accidents. Hospitalisation was required in 90% of illnesses and 36% of accidents. Appendicitis (of questionable veracity), peptic ulceration, and psychiatric disturbances were amongst the most common causes of incapacity. 40% of accidents occurred on deck and in the cargo holds. Fractures occurred more commonly in the upper limbs, especially the hand. 11% of accidents occurred ashore. Further study is required to elucidate whether the emotional problems encountered are brought to sea by the personnel or are a result of life on board ship. The high incidence of accidents highlights the hazardous nature of the work. |
| Descriptores (primarios) |
morbilidad; transportes marítimos; absentismo por accidente; absentismo por enfermedad |
| Descriptores (secundarios) |
estudio de caso; trastornos psíquicos; úlcera gástrica; tasas de frecuencia; trabajos peligrosos; navíos; fracturas; enfermedades del intestino |
| Tipo de documento |
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| Tema(s) |
Medicina del trabajo, higiene, primeros auxilios
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| Broad subject area(s) |
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| Navegación por categoria(s) |
Aspectos económicos
Water transportation
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