Health among commercial airline pilots.
Aviat Space Environ Med
; 72(9): 821-6, 2001 Sep.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-11565817
BACKGROUND: The airline pilot works within a complex exposure environment that may present physiological challenges to long-term health. METHODS: This study investigated self-reported disease outcomes among a large group of active and retired commercial airline pilots in the United States and Canada. A survey methodology was used, including the collection of historical information. RESULTS: Of 10,678 surveys mailed, 6609 were returned (6533 men, 63 women). Given the limitations of survey methodology, increased disease rates among pilots were suggested for melanoma, motor neuron disease, and cataracts. However, rates for other diseases were in general lower than those for the U.S. population. CONCLUSIONS: Further study has been initiated to verify and follow reported cases, to expand the study to a larger group, and to collect more in-depth information on flight histories, occupational exposures, and lifestyle factors.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Neoplasias Cutáneas
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Medicina Aeroespacial
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Melanoma
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Neoplasias
Tipo de estudio:
Qualitative_research
Límite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Aviat Space Environ Med
Año:
2001
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos
Pais de publicación:
Estados Unidos