Influence of occupational factors on the development of gynecologic pathology in flight attendants in civil aviation
- Authors: Nasyrova N.I.1,2, Yurovskiy A.Y.2, Overko A.V.1, Ozolinya L.A.1
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Affiliations:
- Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University
- Central Clinical Hospital of Civil Aviation
- Issue: Vol 11, No 2 (2024)
- Pages: 137-146
- Section: Reviews
- URL: https://journal-vniispk.ru/2313-8726/article/view/260537
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.17816/aog626363
- ID: 260537
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Abstract
The literature review reflects the main possible gynecological pathologies and their causes in female flight attendants. These diseases are serious problems for all women; however, aviation professionals are at a higher risk. The article examined various factors that can contribute to the development of not only gynecological diseases but also breast cancer and venous thrombosis in female flight attendants. Risk factors include long-term exposure to ionizing radiation, static stress, jet lag, and chronic stress. The review also analyzed existing studies related to the effect of occupational exposure on the health of flight attendants and suggested possible measures for the prevention and treatment of emerging pathologies, which can serve as a basis for the development of effective programs to preserve the health of female flight attendants.
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##article.viewOnOriginalSite##About the authors
Nailya I. Nasyrova
Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University; Central Clinical Hospital of Civil Aviation
Email: ni_nasyrova@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0003-0657-7655
SPIN-code: 9016-5566
MD, Cand. Sci. (Medicine), Head of the Department
Russian Federation, Moscow; MoscowArtem Y. Yurovskiy
Central Clinical Hospital of Civil Aviation
Email: artemyurovskiy@gmail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0003-0344-2093
SPIN-code: 5890-3974
MD, Cand. Sci. (Medicine)
Russian Federation, MoscowAleksei V. Overko
Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University
Email: leha.overko@yandex.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-4629-9074
SPIN-code: 5519-2836
clinical resident
Russian Federation, MoscowLyudmila A. Ozolinya
Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University
Author for correspondence.
Email: ozolinya@yandex.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-2353-123X
SPIN-code: 9407-9014
MD, Dr. Sci. (Medicine), Professor
Russian Federation, MoscowReferences
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