Factors Influencing the Serum Bilirubin Level in Air Force Pilots / 항공우주의학회지
Korean Journal of Aerospace and Environmental Medicine
;
: 50-54, 2008.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-122018
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) makes its pilots undergo regular aero-medical checkups. About 15% of the pilots undergoing this check-up show increased serum bilirubin levels without any abnormality in other liver function test items, and even reexamination is required for those with a marked increase. In this study, we investigated the factors associated with increased serum bilirubin.METHODS:
Questionnaires and blood tests were used for the ROKAF pilots who visited the Aerospace Medical Center for the aero-medical check-up. Various information from the questionnaire and blood test was statistically analyzed to identify the factors associated with increased bilirubin.RESULTS:
In univariate analysis, age, fasting > or =12 hours, exercise in the last 3 days, and last alcohol intake > or = 120 g were statistically associated with increased serum bilirubin. In multivariate analysis, fasting > or =12 hours, exercise in the last 3 days, and last alcohol intake > or = 120 g were independent risk factors significantly associated with increased bilirubin.CONCLUSION:
Prolonged fasting, recent exercise and drinking were associated with increased serum bilirubin as previously known. Pilots expecting regular aero-medical check-up should avoid intense exercise and drinking in order to get accurate blood test results.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Bilirubin
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Multivariate Analysis
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Risk Factors
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Fasting
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Drinking
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Republic of Korea
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Hematologic Tests
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Hyperbilirubinemia
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Liver Function Tests
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Aerospace and Environmental Medicine
Year:
2008
Type:
Article
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