Journal of Water Pollution and Control

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Risk Factors Among Fishermen

The purpose of this study is to determine the health and safety risks of Greek fishermen by assessing their health and the health risks present in their work environment, thus providing the current basis for future research and documentation Prevention requirements. The pilot study was conducted on a random sample of 100 Greek fishermen. Twenty-eight percent (28%) suffered at least one injury, of which half resulted in a one-day absence, and 14% had very close experience. Health risk factors studied include excess weight, cardiovascular and skin events, body tissues, breathing, hearing, pressure and anxiety disorders. Risk factors for health include alcohol, high fat consumption, smoking and lack of exercise. The health effects observed are related to diet, smoking and exercise, which are associated with specific work conditions and cultures in small-scale fisheries that need to be addressed in prevention programs. The results are compared with the experience of international fishing, mainly from Poland, Denmark and Turkey.

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