SS33 RECOGNISED OCCUPATIONAL CVD RISK FACTORS: TIME TO START A PREVENTION ‘TOTAL WORKER HEALTH’ APPROACH?

Abstract

The aims of the Session are to summarise evidence-based results of solid epidemiological studies and meta-analysis, assessing the associations between cardio-vascular diseases (CVDs) and more prevalent occupational risk factors, i.e. sedentarism and occupational strenuous activities, long work hours, shift-work and night-work, work stress and strain. Emphasis will be given to protection and preventive trials assessing the efficacy of collective and individual-level measures to reduce these risks, i.e. organisational changes and a clinical approach to characterize subjects at higher risk who may better benefit from behavioural and protection interventions, adopting a ‘Total Worker Health’ approach.