Study of the prevalence and risk factors for low back pain in truck drivers in the state of São Paulo, Brazil Estudo da prevalência e fatores de risco da lombalgia em caminhoneiros do estado de São Paulo, Brasil

Study of the prevalence and risk factors for low back pain in truck drivers in the state of São Paulo, Brazil Estudo da prevalência e fatores de risco da lombalgia em caminhoneiros do estado de São Paulo, Brasil

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the prevalence of low back pain in truck drivers and check for possible risk factors related to the presence of low back pain. METHODS: A questionnaire was developed including personal factors such as age, practice of physical and sports activities, general health habits, o...

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Main Authors: Silvia Ferreira Andrusaitis, Reginaldo Perilo Oliveira, Tarcísio Eloy P. Barros Filho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Faculdade de Medicina / USP 2006-01-01
Series:Clinics
Subjects:
Estudos transversais
Homens
Veículos automotores
Dor lombar
Fatores de risco
Cross-sectional studies
Men
Automotive vehicles
Low back pain
Risk factors
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