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Health Education Research Advance Access published online on June 15, 2004
Health Education Research, doi:10.1093/her/cyg045
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Received December 12, 2002
Accepted August 2, 2003

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The health and lifestyle of Scottish fishermen: a need for health promotion

T. Lawrie 1, C. Matheson 1, L. Ritchie 1, E. Murphy 2, C. Bond 1

1 Department of General Practice and Primary Care, University of Aberdeen, Foresterhill Health Centre, Aberdeen AB25 2AY, UK
2 NHS Occupational Health Service, NHS Grampian, Foresterhill Lea, Grampian University Hospitals Trust, Aberdeen AB25 2YZ, UK


  Abstract

It has long been known that fishing is one of the most dangerous occupations. In the year 2001, 33 boats were lost and 10 fishermen killed in UK waters. Despite the dangerous nature of the occupation, very little research has been conducted on fishermen's health and safety. The few studies that have been conducted are spread widely around the globe, and tend to focus on mortality rates and accidents. Few studies considered fishermen's lifestyle behaviours. To address this gap in current knowledge research was conducted to gain an understanding of health and lifestyle issues affecting Scottish fishermen. Data was collected using a postal questionnaire survey in the Scottish fishing population and health diaries in a small subsample. High rates of smoking were prevalent and passive smoking was a considerable problem. Fewer fishermen drank alcohol compared to the general population, but fishermen lacked knowledge about what safe levels of alcohol consumption were. Diet was lacking in fruit and vegetables, and meals were eaten at very erratic intervals. Fishermen may benefit from health promotion and education in the areas of smoking, diet and alcohol consumption.


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