[Prevalence of risk factors and prevention of coronary disease in a population of construction workers of the Province of Bergamo].
Authors describe the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors among 1.348 construction workers, enrolled in a five years lasted health surveillance program. Our results confirm both the high prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors and the need of further examinations other the clinical, laboratory, electrocardiogram and chest X, in order to point out a correct diagnosis and evaluate the fitness to job. Furthermore, we underline the usefulness of training in health education for the prevention of cardiovascular disease, considering the low extent to which individuals perceive their own risk.
Manfredini
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Azienda Ospedaliera, Ospedali Riuniti di Bergamo, U.S.C. Medicina del Lavoro, Bergamo, Italy. fabio.manfredini@libero.it
Borleri
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Mosconi
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D007221:Industry; D007558:Italy / Q000453:epidemiology; D008875:Middle Aged; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D016272:Occupational Health; D015995:Prevalence; D012307:Risk Factors