Long work hours is associated with suboptimal glycemic control among US workers with diabetes

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• Personal Author:
  Davila, Evelyn P. ; Fleming, Lora E. ; Florez H ; Lee DJ ; Niyonsenga T ; Parkash J ; Trepka MJ
• Description:
  Background: Increasing numbers of US workers are diabetic. We assessed the relationship between glycemic control and work hours and type of occupation among employed US adults with type 2 diabetes. Methods: Data were obtained from the 1999-2004 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). A representative sample of employed US adults > or equal to 20 years with self-reported type 2 diabetes (n = 369) was used. Two dichotomous glycemic control indicators, based on various HbA1c level cut-points, were used as dependent variables in weighted logistic regression analyses with adjustment for confounders. Results: Adults working over 40 hr/week were more likely to have suboptimal glycemic control (HbA1c > or equal to 7%) compared to those working 20 hr or less (odds ratio = 5.09; 95% confidence interval: [1.38-18.76]). Conclusions: Work-related factors, such as numberof hours worked, may affect the ability of adults with type 2 diabetes to reach and maintain glycemic control goals. These factors should be considered in the development of workplace policies and accommodations for the increasing number of workers with type 2 diabetes. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Diet Epidemiology Hazardous Substances Occupational Health Personal Protective Equipment Risk Assessment Risk Factors Safety Surveys And Questionnaires Workplace
• Keywords:
  Author Keywords: Work Hours Dietary-effects Health-hazards Health-surveys Hemoglobin A1C Mathematical-models NHANES Survey Data Protective-measures Quantitative-analysis Risk-analysis Risk-factors Safety-research Statistical-analysis Suboptimal And Poor Glycemic Control Type 2 Diabetes Workers Type Of Occupation Worker-health Workplace-studies

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• ISSN:
  0271-3586
• Document Type:
  Text
• Funding:
  Grant
• Genre:
  Journal Article
• Place as Subject:
  Florida ; OSHA Region 4
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Pages in Document:
  375-383
• Volume:
  54
• Issue:
  5
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20038252
• Citation:
  Am J Ind Med 2011 May; 54(5):375-383
• Contact Point Address:
  Dr. Evelyn P. Davila, PhD, MPH, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, 1120 NW 14th Street, Room 1073, Miami, FL 33136
• Email:
  iyl7@cdc.gov
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2011
• Performing Organization:
  University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, Florida
• Peer Reviewed:
  True
• Start Date:
  20020901
• Source Full Name:
  American Journal of Industrial Medicine
• End Date:
  20120831
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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