Cardiovascular risk factors among train drivers, Mansoura, Egypt.

Cardiovascular risk factors and diseases are the most prevalent health conditions in train drivers. A comparative cross-sectional study was carried out to estimate the prevalence of some cardiovascular risk factors among train drivers. A pre-designed questionnaire was used to collect socio-demographic and occupational data.

Presenteeism and associated factors among railway train drivers.

Presenteeism is an emerging work-related health problem among train drivers. It is more serious than absenteeism, as it accounts for higher productivity losses over the long term and may increase the risk of occupational accidents. Train drivers have high rates of mental and physical health conditions that may put them at high risk of presenteeism.

Occupational and non occupational metacarpal bone fractures at the Mansoura University Emergency Hospital: A comparative study.

Introduction: Metacarpal fractures of the hand occur in active and working population.

Objective: The objective of this article is to compare between occupational and non occupational metacarpal fractures.

Methods: This is a cross-sectional comparative study with prospective components among patients with metacarpal fractures admitted to the Mansoura University Emergency Hospital in a 6-month period.