... factors for OSA, the one most relevant for this abstract is Body Mass Index (BMI). In the adult population, OSA is estimated to be approximately 25% to 45% higher in obese subjects. The odds of having OSA increases as BMI rises and for individuals with a BMI of >35. Method, Procedures, Process We...

... on reducing obesity at targeted worksites. Over time, the emphasis has been broadened to development of a company-wide culture of health which seeks to "empower People and the Business to thrive, and perform at their best." This paper describes the evolution of Shell's approach to wellness, from one focused...

... services company had one or more risk factors for coronary disease: 48, 5% for overweight and obesity, 32% for dyslipidemias (blood lipid disorders) and 81% for lack of physical activity. Most CVD can be prevented decreasing risk factors such as tobacco consumption, poor diet and obesity, lack of physical...

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... Abstract Objectives : To evaluate the consequence of shifting trends in obesity over 30 years on the loss of productivity of a population of petrochemical employees due to illness absence. Methods : The obesity prevalence data were extracted from the Shell Health Surveillance System, which...

..., mainly in an oil platform, a confinement place, where the workers stay fourteen embarked days. healthy food upstream oil & gas consumption physical activity alimentary environment vegetable promotion spe 126653 workshop health & medicine society of petroleum engineers obesity...

... Currently there are more than 1 billion overweight adults (300 million of them obese) ( WHO 2003 ) who represent approximately 15% of total world population, and the prevalence of overweight in adults age 20 and older may be higher than 60% (USA) (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC...

... obesity, because it allows comparisons between different biotypes. Obese are more prone to become sick and to have medical complications while sick. Diseases related to obesity include hypertension, diabetes mellitus and joint diseases, among others. The prevalence of obesity keeps growing worldwide...

... agegroup spe 111980 Workforce blood pressure health society of petroleum engineers younger worker examination fitness restriction obesity oil industry occupational health provider Introduction The health and increasing age of oil industry workers is concerning. This has been offset...

... 48% % Obese BMI > 30 6% Mean systolic blood pressure 126.5 mmHg Mean Diastolic blood pressure 79.4mmHg Smokers 28.2% Non-smokers 44% Ex-smokers 27.8% Mean declared alcohol consumption 14.8 units per week VO2 max age 15-49 54 VO2 max 50-59 38.5 Non smokers...

... Abstract Obesity is the number one threat to workers' health in the 21st century. It is a contributing factor in many types of cancer and its sequelae make it the top culprit of employee disability. This paper offers medical research findings on appropriate diet and exercise regimens...

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... Abstract Objectives Utilizing the Shell Health Surveillance data, this study assesses the impact of obesity, one of the most prevalent health risk factors, on employee illness absence and long-term mortality. Methods A ten-year follow-up (1994-2003) of 5026 Shell Oil employees...

... for the risk factors. It involved lectures, posters, mail messages, and intensive electronic campaign to reach all employees. Screening for high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus, elevated Cholesterol, Obesity, Smoking and Exercise habits followed. Individual results on risk assessment were sent, with advice...