Table 3.
Prevalence of health complaints among rail safety workers participating in a survey (n = 484)
| Variable | Relative frequency | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Current health complaints | ||
| Increased need for recovery after work | 72/448 | 16 |
| Depression | 93/423 | 22 |
| Distress | 91/423 | 22 |
| Anxiety | 34/423 | 8 |
| PTSD | 26/415 | 6 |
| Sleepiness | 40/411 | 10 |
| Musculoskeletal complaints | 62/436 | 14 |
| Chronic or previous health conditions | ||
| Fainting/diminution of consciousness | 2/409 | 0.5 |
| Sleep apnea, epilepsy, migraine | 30/409 | 7 |
| High blood pressure, cardiac arrhythmia, heart condition, heart attack | 72/409 | 18 |
| Psychosis, schizophrenia | 3/409 | 1 |
| Alcohol or substance abuse, addiction. | 4/409 | 1 |
| Color blindness, night blindness, cataract or retinitis | 11/409 | 3 |
| Diabetes mellitus, thyroid gland disorder | 23/409 | 6 |
| Noise-induced hearing loss/deafness | 52/409 | 13 |
| Disorders that affect speech | 4/409 | 1 |
| Arthrosis, or rheumatism, hernia, slipped disk | 72/409 | 18 |