The current status of occupational diseases among Railway workers
- VernacularTitle:Төмөр замчдын дундах мэргэжлээс шалтгаалах өвчний өнөөгийн байдал
- Author:
Bayarmaa D
1
;
Sarantuya B
1
Author Information
1. Ach Medical University
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Occupational disease;
Railway workers;
Occupational health;
Disease structure
- From:Mongolian Medical Sciences
2026;216(2):41-50
- CountryMongolia
- Language:Mongolian
-
Abstract:
Introduction:Occupational diseases remain a significant public health concern, especially among workers
exposed to hazardous environments such as the railway sector.
Materials and Methods:A descriptive cross-sectional study design was employed using three official data sources,
including national and institutional registries. Data were processed using Microsoft Excel
and SPSS software. Ethical approval for this study was obtained from the Research Ethics
Committee of “Ach” Medical University.
Results:A total of 29 occupational disease cases were registered during the study period, of which
86.1% were male workers. The highest prevalence was observed in the 40–59 age group.
Neurological disorders (51.7%) were the most common, followed by respiratory diseases
and ear, nose, and throat disorders. A sharp increase in cases was observed in 2024, likely
associated with improved detection and reporting systems.
Conclusion::
1. The relatively high prevalence of occupational diseases among male workers aged 40
59 suggests a strong association with occupational conditions and workplace risk factors,
indicating that prolonged exposure to hazardous working environments increases the risk
of developing occupational diseases.
2. The relatively frequent occurrence of occupational diseases among locomotive drivers
and repair workers is associated with physical, chemical, and ergonomic workplace risk
factors.
3. The structure of occupational diseases is predominantly characterized by neurological
disorders, respiratory diseases, ear, nose, and throat diseases, and occupational
poisoning.
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