| An Investigation of Aircraft Worker Anemia: Medical Surveillance Interpretation in an Aging Workforce. | |
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PMID: 21494157 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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OBJECTIVE:: To identify exposures possibly contributing to anemia cases among hexavalent chromium medical surveillance program enrollees. METHODS:: An investigation encompassed metals surveillance programs, extensive workplace sampling and remediation, consultation, evaluation of laboratory accuracy, and follow-up of anemic individuals. RESULTS:: Workers had underlying medical conditions that affected surveillance results. There was a systemic error in classification based on hematocrit value. The prevalence of anemia in a workforce averaging 52 years old was 16%. CONCLUSIONS:: Anemia may be more prevalent in middle-aged workers than expected. Modern laboratories generally report a calculated hematocrit value, and using hemoglobin for most classification purposes is preferred. Characteristics of a specific workforce, including age, health, hobbies, and diet, should be taken into account when interpreting medical surveillance program findings. The value of a team approach in addressing occupational health problems was demonstrated. |
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John Muller; Karen Allstadt; Christopher Rennix; Lawrence Betts; Patricia Krevonick; Mark Hammett |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2011-4-13 |
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Title: Journal of occupational and environmental medicine / American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Volume: - ISSN: 1536-5948 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2011 Apr |
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Created Date: 2011-4-15 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9504688 Medline TA: J Occup Environ Med Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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From the Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center (Drs Muller, Rennix, and Hammett and Ms Krevonick), Portsmouth, Va; Occupational Medicine Clinic (Dr Allstadt), Naval Hospital Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Fla; Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk and US Navy. Poquoson, Va (Dr Betts). |
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