American flight attendants have a higher prevalence of several forms of cancer, including breast, uterine, gastrointestinal, thyroid, and cervical cancers, when compared with the general public, according to new research from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
https://i0.wp.com/www.fahealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/SliderInFlight_research-450x4201.jpg?fit=450%2C420&ssl=1420450anthonywbrownhttps://www.fahealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/FAHealthLogo3-300x88.pnganthonywbrown2018-06-26 15:33:512018-06-27 16:07:30US Flight Crew Have Higher Cancer Rates Compared to the General Population
Link to the publication Background Flight attendants are an understudied occupational group, despite undergoing a wide and unique range of adverse job-related exposures. In our study, we aimed to characterize the health profile of cabin crew relative to the U.S. general population. Methods In 2014–2015, we surveyed participants of the Harvard Flight Attendant Health Study. […]
https://i0.wp.com/www.fahealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/shutterstock_165204719.jpg?fit=2700%2C1800&ssl=118002700anthonywbrownhttps://www.fahealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/FAHealthLogo3-300x88.pnganthonywbrown2018-03-26 16:56:202018-03-29 17:52:35Estimating the health consequences of flight attendant work: comparing flight attendant health to the general population in a cross-sectional study
We found the following symptom prevalence (per 100) increased after the introduction of new uniforms: multiple chemical sensitivity (10 vs 5), itchy/irritated skin (25 vs 13), rash/hives (23 vs 13), itchy eyes (24 vs 14), blurred vision (14 vs 6), sinus congestion (28 vs 24), ear pain (15 vs 12), sore throat (9 vs 5), cough (17 vs 7), hoarseness/loss of voice (12 vs 3), and shortness of breath (8 vs 3). The odds of several symptoms significantly increased compared to baseline after adjusting for potential confounders.
https://i0.wp.com/www.fahealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/HarvardUniforms.jpg?fit=705%2C575&ssl=1575705anthonywbrownhttps://www.fahealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/FAHealthLogo3-300x88.pnganthonywbrown2018-01-04 05:43:062018-01-04 05:43:25Symptoms related to new flight attendant uniforms
Hundreds of pilots currently flying are managing depressive symptoms perhaps without the possibility of treatment due to the fear of negative career impacts. This study found 233 (12.6%) airline pilots meeting depression threshold and 75 (4.1%) pilots reporting having suicidal thoughts.
https://i2.wp.com/www.fahealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/pilot.jpg?fit=1000%2C667&ssl=16671000anthonywbrownhttps://www.fahealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/FAHealthLogo3-300x88.pnganthonywbrown2017-07-17 14:16:392017-07-17 14:21:59Airplane pilot mental health
US Flight Crew Have Higher Cancer Rates Compared to the General Population
/in Current Research, frontblog /by anthonywbrownAmerican flight attendants have a higher prevalence of several forms of cancer, including breast, uterine, gastrointestinal, thyroid, and cervical cancers, when compared with the general public, according to new research from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Estimating the health consequences of flight attendant work: comparing flight attendant health to the general population in a cross-sectional study
/in Current Research /by anthonywbrownLink to the publication Background Flight attendants are an understudied occupational group, despite undergoing a wide and unique range of adverse job-related exposures. In our study, we aimed to characterize the health profile of cabin crew relative to the U.S. general population. Methods In 2014–2015, we surveyed participants of the Harvard Flight Attendant Health Study. […]
Symptoms related to new flight attendant uniforms
/in Airplanes and Health, Current Research /by anthonywbrownWe found the following symptom prevalence (per 100) increased after the introduction of new uniforms: multiple chemical sensitivity (10 vs 5), itchy/irritated skin (25 vs 13), rash/hives (23 vs 13), itchy eyes (24 vs 14), blurred vision (14 vs 6), sinus congestion (28 vs 24), ear pain (15 vs 12), sore throat (9 vs 5), cough (17 vs 7), hoarseness/loss of voice (12 vs 3), and shortness of breath (8 vs 3). The odds of several symptoms significantly increased compared to baseline after adjusting for potential confounders.
Airplane pilot mental health
/in Current Research, Mental Health /by anthonywbrownHundreds of pilots currently flying are managing depressive symptoms perhaps without the possibility of treatment due to the fear of negative career impacts. This study found 233 (12.6%) airline pilots meeting depression threshold and 75 (4.1%) pilots reporting having suicidal thoughts.