Table 1 Main findings of the studies that presented prevalence of Hypertension, Diabetes and Overweigh and Obesity in Latin American Truck Drivers
From: A look through Latin America truck drivers’ health, a systematic review and meta-analysis
Nº | Authors | Year of Publication | Year of data collection | Study location | Sample size | Investigated Diseases | Conclusion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S1 | Mansur AP et al. [22] | 2015 | 2006–2011 | Brazilian national territory | 2228 | Smoking, Dyslipidemia, Diabetes, Arterial Hypertension, Sedentary Lifestyle and Obesity | Lifestyle changes and control of cardiovascular risk factors can reduce drowsiness and, therefore, decrease freight vehicle accidents |
S2 | Reis LAP et al [23] | 2017 | 2014 | Aparecida de Goiânia- GO | 155 | Obesity, Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus | Most truck drivers had a sedentary lifestyle associated with high prevalence of overweight and obesity. High BMI was directly associated with hypertension |
S3 | Girotto E et al [24] | 2016 | 2012 | Paranaguá- PR | 670 | Chronic pain in general Arterial Hypertension Dyslipidemias, Hemorrhoids and Diabetes Mellitus | The epidemiological and pharmaco therapeutic profile of truck drivers is similar to the general population, especially regarding cardiovascular diseases and the use of medication for their treatment, with the exception of hypertension. The under treatment of identified diseases and the relationship between some professional characteristics (time of experience, employment relationship and ownership of the truck) and the use of medications stand out. Working conditions may have contributed to the increase in the prevalence of some diseases, favoring a greater continuous use of medicines |
S4 | Cavagioni LC & Pierin AMG [25] | 2010 | 2005 | Highway BR-116 Paulista Regis Bittencourt section—Km 312, 320 e 323 | 258 | High blood pressure and obesity | The presence of hypertension, overweight and obesity in these professionals was expressive. Another important observation was the consumption of alcoholic beverages and the use of drugs to inhibit sleep, which could increase the rate of car accidents |
S5 | CavagionI, LC & Pierin, AMG [26] | 2008 | 2005 | Highway BR-116 Paulista Regis Bittencourt section—Km 312, 320 e 323 | 258 | Metabolic Syndrome (Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus and risk of cardiovascular disease) | The results showed a high frequency of cardiovascular risk factors in truck drivers, especially HA, overweight, obesity and sedentary lifestyle |
S6 | Girotto E et al [27] | 2020 | 2012 | Paranaguá- PR | 670 | Overweight or Obesity | More than half of the drivers presented health risk eating behaviors, reinforcing the need for strategies to encourage the reduction of these habits |
S7 | Marqueze EC et al [28] | 2013 | 2009 | São Paulo, SP | 57 | Cardiovascular diseases (Sedentary lifestyle, Obesity, Hyperlipidemia, Arterial Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus, Metabolic Syndrome) | Truck drivers are exposed to cardiovascular risk factors due to the characteristics of their work, with high demand, extensive working hours and working time in the profession, regardless of work shift and leisure-time physical activity |