One-year Incidence of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Latino Poultry Processing Workers and Other Latino Manual Workers
- UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Mark R. Schulz, Assistant Professor (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
- Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
Abstract: Objective:
To determine the incidence of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) over 1 year in Latino poultry processing workers.
Methods:
Symptoms and nerve conduction studies were used to identify Latino poultry processing workers (106 wrists) and Latinos in other manual labor occupations (257 wrists) that did not have CTS at baseline, and these individuals were then evaluated in the same manner 1 year later.
Results:
Based on wrists, the 1-year incidence of CTS was higher in poultry processing workers than non-poultry manual workers (19.8% vs. 11.7%, P?=?0.022). Poultry workers had a higher odds (1.89; P?=?0.089) of developing CTS over 1 year compared to non-poultry manual workers.
Discussion:
Latino poultry processing workers have an incidence of CTS that is possibly higher than Latinos in other manual labor positions. Latino poultry workers' high absolute and relative risk of CTS likely results from the repetitive and strenuous nature of poultry processing work.
One-year Incidence of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Latino Poultry Processing Workers and Other Latino Manual Workers
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Additional Information
- Publication
- American Journal of Industrial Medicine, 57(3), 362-369
- Language: English
- Date: 2014
- Keywords
- occupational health, vulnerable populations, manufacturing, immigrant workers, carpal tunnel syndrome