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Hadi Daneshmandi, Alireza Choobineh, Abdolreza Rajaei Fard. Data Bank of Aerobic Capacity (VO2-max) in Male Industrial Workers of Shiraz, Iran, Based on Age. J Health Syst Res 2013; 9 (1) :42-49
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1- Department of Ergonomics, School of Health and Nutrition, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
2- Professor, Research Center for Health Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran (Corresponding Author) Email: alrchoobin@sums.ac.ir
3- Professor, Department of Epidemiology, School of Health and Nutrition, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
2- Professor, Research Center for Health Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran (Corresponding Author) Email: alrchoobin@sums.ac.ir
3- Professor, Department of Epidemiology, School of Health and Nutrition, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Background: In order to match workers physiological characteristics with job demands and personnel to perform different jobs, maximum aerobic capacity (VO2-max) can be used. This study was conducted to develop a data bank of VO2-max among male workers of the industrial sector in Shiraz, Iran. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 500 healthy male workers employed in industries in the city of Shiraz participated voluntarily (20 to 59 years of age). Subjects were assessed by ergocycle test according to Astrand protocol for 6 minutes. A questionnaire consisting of two parts was used as data collecting tool. In the first part, demographic, and in the second part anthropometric and physiological characteristics were included. Findings: 5th, 50th, and 95th percentiles of VO2-max of workers were 2.07, 2.72, and 3.02 L.min-1, respectively. The results showed that aerobic capacity decreases at a rate of ~10% per decade. Conclusion: Developing such a data bank can be useful for personnel selection and assessment of workers__AWT_QUOTE__ physiological characteristics and job demand relevance.
Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
education health and promotion
Received: 2020/07/16 | Accepted: 2013/04/15 | Published: 2013/04/15
Received: 2020/07/16 | Accepted: 2013/04/15 | Published: 2013/04/15
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