Abstract
Strategies for Prevention of Non-communicable Diseases in Seafarers and Fishermen: Lessons Learned
Highlights
A review of the literature of the effectiveness of worksite nutrition and physical activity programs comprised 48 studies in all
According to many studies there is only limited evidence showed that primary prevention with statins may be cost effective and improve patient quality of life
Caution should be taken in prescribing statins for primary prevention among people at low cardiovascular risk [10]
Summary
Strategies for Prevention of Non-communicable Diseases in Seafarers and Fishermen: Lessons Learned. Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are responsible for almost twothirds of all deaths globally. Mental health is seen as part of the chronic noncommunicable diseases [1]. Seafaring employees face more difficult working and living conditions than their peers on land. Their health is affected by the environment in which they live, often coupled with long working hours that contribute to eating more carbohydrate food and less physical activity in a working environment with high demands. Study examples: In a seafaring population 45-66 years of age 77% was overweight with a BMI > 25 while only 60% in the same age group was overweight in 2010 [3]. 33% in the age group 55-64 of Danish workers had abnormal high HBP (Home Blood Pressure) and 25 % had either white coat hypertension (WCH) or masked hypertension (MH) [5]
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