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Cardiovascular Health of Construction Workers in Hong Kong

A Cross-Sectional Study

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ID15463562
AuthorsJoanne W Y Chung (0000-0001-9884-9800, Education University of Hong Kong, corresponding author), Joanne Chung (Department of Health and Physical Education, The Education University of Hong Kong, 10 Lo Ping Road, Tai Po, New Territories, Hon Kong, China), Bonny Yee-Man Wong (0000-0002-7642-1528, Education University of Hong Kong), Bonny Wong (Department of Health and Physical Education, The Education University of Hong Kong, 10 Lo Ping Road, Tai Po, New Territories, Hon Kong, China), Vincent Ka Chun Yan (0000-0001-5225-3032, Education University of Hong Kong), Vincent Yan (Department of Health and Physical Education, The Education University of Hong Kong, 10 Lo Ping Road, Tai Po, New Territories, Hon Kong, China), Louisa Ming Yan Chung (0000-0003-4072-951X, Education University of Hong Kong), Louisa Chung (Department of Health and Physical Education, The Education University of Hong Kong, 10 Lo Ping Road, Tai Po, New Territories, Hon Kong, China), Henry So (Education University of Hong Kong), Albert P C Chan (0000-0002-4853-6440, Hong Kong Polytechnic University), Albert Chan (0000-0002-4972-5569, Department of Building and Real Estate, Polytechnic University, 11 Yuk Choi Rd, Hung Hom, Hong Kong, China)
Year2018
Volume15
Issue6
Pages1251-1251
Publication date2018-06-12
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601
PublisherMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3390/ijerph15061251
PMID29895813
OpenAlexW2802694895
LanguageEN
Citations received3
References cited46

The findings highlighted the importance of promoting cardiovascular health in the construction industry. This study provided some insights for future interventions, which should include increasing fish and seafood intake, decreasing soft drink consumption, and enhancing the health literacy amongst older, less educated, and male construction workers

Blood pressure · Cardiovascular health · Consumption (sociology · Cross-sectional study · Disease · Economic shortage · Environmental health · Psychological intervention · Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology · Medicine · Nursing · Gerontology

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Unique citing works3
Citations per year0,43
Citation span2019 - 2021 (3)
Citation velocityhistorical
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 3
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