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Implementation of an Interdisciplinary Approach to Promote Workers Global Health Status in the Oil Industry, Brazil (2006–2015)

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  • Lilian Monteiro Ferrari Viterbo

    (UFP Energy, Environment and Health Research Unit (FP-ENAS), University Fernando Pessoa, 4249-004 Porto, Portugal
    Universidade Corporativa, Bahia 41745-002, Brazil)

  • Maria Alzira Pimenta Dinis

    (UFP Energy, Environment and Health Research Unit (FP-ENAS), University Fernando Pessoa, 4249-004 Porto, Portugal)

  • Diogo Guedes Vidal

    (UFP Energy, Environment and Health Research Unit (FP-ENAS), University Fernando Pessoa, 4249-004 Porto, Portugal
    CNPq Research Group “Dynamics of neuro-muscle-skeletal System”, Bahiana School of Medicine and Public Health, Bahia 40290-000, Brazil)

  • André Santana Costa

    (Universidade Corporativa, Bahia 41745-002, Brazil)

Abstract

This study intends to analyse the behaviour of epidemiological variables of workers in an oil industry of Bahia, Brazil, before and after implementation of interdisciplinary practices in occupational health assessments between 2006 and 2015. This is a retrospective longitudinal study carried out in two time periods. Data were collected from the workers electronic medical record and time trends were analysed before (2006–2010) and after (2011–2015) the implementation of the interdisciplinary practices focusing on health promotion. The data were complementarily compared to a control group from the same industry. A statistically significant reduction for data on the number of smokers, periodontal disease and of days away from work was obtained. A significant increase in the number of physically active subjects was also observed. While not statistically significant, a reduction in the number of workers with obesity and overweight, with caries and altered glycemia, was identified. Coronary risk and high blood pressure indicators have shown aggravation. It can be concluded that an interdisciplinary health approach during the annual occupational assessments, with action directed to the population needs, can be associated with the improvement of the health indicators assessed, contributing to increased worker productivity in the oil industry.

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  • Lilian Monteiro Ferrari Viterbo & Maria Alzira Pimenta Dinis & Diogo Guedes Vidal & André Santana Costa, 2019. "Implementation of an Interdisciplinary Approach to Promote Workers Global Health Status in the Oil Industry, Brazil (2006–2015)," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(12), pages 1-16, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:16:y:2019:i:12:p:2148-:d:240667
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    1. Eva M. Shipp & Sharon P. Cooper & Luohua Jiang & Amber B. Trueblood & Jennifer Ross, 2019. "Influence of Work on Elevated Blood Pressure in Hispanic Adolescents in South Texas," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(7), pages 1-12, March.
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