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Contributing Factors Of Obesity Among Over-The-Road Truckers, Shari Weiss
Contributing Factors Of Obesity Among Over-The-Road Truckers, Shari Weiss
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Obesity among over-the-road truckers (OTRs) is an epidemic creating significant public health issues among this population. The consequences of obesity (hypertension, diabetes, heart disease) put both truckers' health and their medical clearance at significant risk. The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of gender, physical activity, diet, and sleep on obesity among OTRs. Through a socioecological lens, this study examined whether obesity is significantly impacted by gender, physical activity, nutrition, and sleep. This study also examined the impact of the trucking environment on obesity. The study used a quantitative research design and data were collected through a …