TY - JOUR AU - Trzmiel, Tomasz AU - Pieczyńska, Anna AU - Zasadzka, Ewa AU - Pawlaczyk, Mariola PY - 2021/12/01 Y2 - 2024/03/28 TI - Respiratory Function and Muscle Strength Vs. Past Work Type: a Cross-Sectional Study Among Retirees JF - Canadian Geriatrics Journal JA - Can Geriatr J VL - 24 IS - 4 SE - Original Research DO - 10.5770/cgj.24.501 UR - https://cgjonline.ca/index.php/cgj/article/view/501 SP - 297-303 AB - <p class="p2"><strong>Objectives<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></strong></p><p class="p3">The aim of this cross-sectional study was to assess the effects of past occupational activity on muscle strength and respiratory function among retirees.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><p class="p4"><strong>Methods<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></strong></p><p class="p3">A total of 205 community-dwelling older adults participated in the study. Age (≥60 years) and cessation of professional activity (retirement) constituted the inclusion criteria. The International Standardized Classification of Occupations (ISCO-08) was used to stratify the participants into white-or blue-collar groups. Forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume (FEV) in the first second, inspiratory vital capacity (IVC) parameters, and hand grip strength were tested.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><p class="p5"><strong>Results<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></strong></p><p class="p3">Statistically significant differences in IVC and FVC scores were found in white- and blue-collar workers after adjusting for sex and age (ANCOVA). White-collar men had significantly higher IVC as compared to blue-collar men.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><p class="p5"><strong>Conclusions<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></strong></p><p class="p3">Blue-collar male workers may be prone to deteriorating respiratory function in older age. It is vital to promote physical activity and educate blue-collar workers about the need to use respiratory protective equipment.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> ER -