TỶ LỆ THIẾU NĂNG LƯỢNG TRƯỜNG DIỄN VÀ MỘT SỐ YẾU TỐ LIÊN QUAN CỦA CÔNG NHÂN CHẾ BIẾN THỦY SẢN TẠI CÔNG TY THỦY SẢN ĐẶC SẮC, HỒ CHÍ MINH NĂM 2017

Abstract

Objectives: To determine the rate of chronic energy deficiency (CED) and the associated
factors among seafood processing workers in Thuy Dac San company, Ho Chi Minh City.
Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 320 workers in Binh Chanh district,
Ho Chi Minh City. The subjects were measured body height, weight and interviewed with the
structured questionnaires. Chronic energy deficiency was determined when BMI <18.5kg /m2.
The association between CED and gender, age group, marital status, working age, job characteristics, overtime, and exercise habits were analyzed. Results: The prevalence of chronic
energy deficiency was 26.3% (male 23.7%, female 28.1%). There was a statistically significant
association between CED and age group, marital status, exercise habits. Conclusion: The rate
of chronic energy deficiency in seafood processing workers was high according to the classification of the World Health Organization.