长途卡车司机的人体测量特征、肥胖和身体健康:对慢性病风险的影响。

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Keely A Shaw, Gordon A Zello, Alexander M Crizzle
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长途卡车司机(LHTD)面临着独特的职业挑战,包括久坐不动、饮食模式不规律、身体活动有限,这些都导致了高水平的肥胖和患慢性病的风险增加。本研究考察了加拿大LHTD人群中人体测量、身体组成、身体健康和职业因素之间的关系,并比较了用于评估身体组成的现场测试设备。197 . LHTD接受了人体测量评估(身体质量指数、皮褶厚度、生物电阻抗分析、节段周长)、握力,并完成了一项关于身体活动和工作环境的调查。超过五分之一(22%)的人报告说,过去一周没有参加任何中度到剧烈的活动。握力与体脂率呈负相关(p
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Anthropometric Profiles, Adiposity, and Physical Fitness in Long-Haul Truck Drivers: Implications for Chronic Disease Risk.

Long-haul truck drivers (LHTD) face unique occupational challenges, including prolonged sedentary periods, irregular meal patterns, and limited access to physical activity, contributing to high levels of adiposity and elevated risks for chronic diseases. This study examined relationships between anthropometric measures, body composition, physical fitness, and occupational factors among Canadian LHTD and compared field-testing equipment for assessments of body composition. 197 LHTD underwent assessments of body anthropometry (body mass index, skinfold thickness, bioelectrical impedance analysis, segment circumference), grip strength, and completed a survey on physical activity and the work environment. Over a fifth (22%) reported not engaging in any moderate to vigorous activity in the past week. Grip strength was negatively correlated with body fat percentage (p<0.001), waist-to-height ratio (p<0.001), waist circumference (p=0.03), work- (p=0.021) and leisure-time (p=0.01) physical activity, and years worked in the industry (p=0.003). Increased waist circumference positively correlated with hours driven continuously (p=0.007) and years worked in the industry (p=0.004), while waist-to-height ratio was positively correlated with years as a LHTD (p<0.001). All body composition assessment methods exhibited large coefficients of variation, though the measurement error was generally low except for the Taylor Body Analyzer, and agreement between tools tended to decrease with higher levels of body fat. These findings highlight the high rates of adiposity and reduced physical fitness in long-haul truck drivers. Tailored interventions focusing on dietary improvements, physical activity, and strength training should be prioritized to mitigate chronic disease risk in this population.

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