Cardiovascular disorders and neurotic traits among bus drivers of Alexandria general transportation agency

ABSTRACT

The present study was conducted aiming to determine the prevalence of cardiovascular disorders and its relationship with the nature of neurotic traits among bus drivers of Alexandria General Transportation Agency. This study included 75 bus drivers and 61 control subjects. each bus driver and control subject was interviewed for his personal, socioeconomic, occupational, medical histories with special emphasis on the history of cardiovascular diseases as well as history of personal habits and car accidents. Each subject was further subjected for clinical examination, measurement of height, weight, blood pressure, ECG and psychometric test to determine the neurotic traits; and urine samples were also collected for complete urine analysis. the study revealed a significant difference in the increase in the prevalence of hypertension among bus drivers. This might be attributed to the presence of occupational stressors facing the driver during his daily work. It has been concluded that buss driving is a occupation which might increase the prevalence of hypertension among drivers