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- Title
Respiratory Function and Muscle Strength Vs. Past Work Type: a Cross-Sectional Study Among Retirees.
- Authors
Trzmiel, Tomasz; Pieczyńska, Anna; Zasadzka, Ewa; Pawlaczyk, Mariola
- Abstract
Objectives The aim of this cross-sectional study was to assess the effects of past occupational activity on muscle strength and respiratory function among retirees. Methods A total of 205 community-dwelling older adults participated in the study. Age (≥60 years) and cessation of professional activity (retirement) constituted the inclusion criteria. The International Standardized Classification of Occupations (ISCO-08) was used to stratify the participants into white- or blue-collar groups. Forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume (FEV) in the first second, inspiratory vital capacity (IVC) parameters, and hand grip strength were tested. Results Statistically significant differences in IVC and FVC scores were found in white- and blue-collar workers after adjusting for sex and age (ANCOVA). White-collar men had significantly higher IVC as compared to blue-collar men. Conclusions Blue-collar male workers may be prone to deteriorating respiratory function in older age. It is vital to promote physical activity and educate blue-collar workers about the need to use respiratory protective equipment.
- Subjects
OCCUPATIONAL disease risk factors; GRIP strength; CROSS-sectional method; RESPIRATORY measurements; OCCUPATIONAL exposure; PHYSICAL activity; OCCUPATIONS; RESPIRATORY protective devices; RESPIRATORY organ physiology; MUSCLE strength; INDEPENDENT living; FORCED expiratory volume; ANALYSIS of covariance; RETIREMENT; INDUSTRIAL hygiene; SPIROMETRY; OLD age
- Publication
Canadian Geriatrics Journal, 2021, Vol 24, Issue 4, p297
- ISSN
1925-8348
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.5770/cgj.24.501