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Analysis of Health Problems and Work-Relatedness of Fishermen

어업인의 건강 문제 및 업무 연관성 특성 분석

  • Yihun Jeong (Department of Industrial Engineering, Keimyung University)
  • 정이훈 (계명대학교 산업공학과)
  • Received : 2023.07.21
  • Accepted : 2023.11.29
  • Published : 2023.12.31
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Abstract

This study investigated health problems and work-relatedness for fishermen. In total, 121 fishermen (103 males and 18 females) were extracted from the data of the 6th Korean Working Conditions Survey. Two groups (Symptomatic and Asymptomatic) were statistically compared in terms of health problems and exposure to hazards. The most common health problems identified for fishermen were muscular pain in the shoulder, neck, and upper limbs (73.6%), backache (71.1%), muscular pain in the lower limbs (58.7%), overall fatigue (33.9%), headaches or eyestrain (22.3%), and anxiety (8.3%). These health problems were found to be related to the working conditions of the fishermen (low temperatures, tiring or painful postures, stance, sitting position, repetitive hand or arm placement, and the experience of stress). This study's findings may help us better understand the characteristics of the health problems and work-relatedness of fishermen and could be helpful for improving fishermen's overall health and safety.

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