Table 2 Prevalence of health conditions reported by at least 15% of flight attendants
From: The self-reported health of U.S. flight attendants compared to the general population
| Â | Percentage of flight attendants (95% confidence intervals) | Total number |
|---|---|---|
A. FREQUENT SYMPTOMS: lasting 5-7 days (OVER PAST WEEK) | Â | |
Sinus congestion | 29.0 (27.6 – 30.5) | 3,789 |
Bloating | 25.2 (23.8 - 26.6) | 3,750 |
Fatigue | 27.3 (25.9 - 28.7) | 3,817 |
Anxiety | 20 (18.7 – 21.3) | 3,778 |
Back pain | 27.7 (26.3 – 29.1) | 3,787 |
Foot pain | 28.5 (27.1 – 30.0) | 3,775 |
Shoulder/elbow/wrist/hand pain | 29.4 (28.0 – 30.9) | 3,792 |
Generalized muscle aches | 23.3 (21.9 – 24.7) | 3,775 |
B. NOTABLE CONDITIONS: needing medical attention (OVER PAST 12 MONTHS) | Â | |
Reactive airways/sinusitis/allergies | 54.7 (53.1 - 56.2) | 3,850 |
Shortness of breath/reduced lung capacity | 15.5 (14.4 – 16.7) | 3,787 |
Other respiratory symptoms | 14.6 (13.4 – 16.7) | 3,436 |
Severe headache | 23.4 (22.1 – 24.7) | 3,804 |
Numbness/tingling of extremities | 17 (15.8 – 18.2) | 3,801 |
Dizziness/lightheadedness | 19.4 (18.1 – 20.6) | 3,796 |
Memory loss/Lack of concentration | 14.7 (13.6 - 15.8) | 3,783 |
Fatigue | 36.8 (35.3 – 38.3) | 3,809 |
Muscle weakness | 16.3 (15.1 – 17.5) | 3,778 |
Joint aches/pains | 33.3 (31.8 – 38.8) | 3,813 |
Rashes/hives | 15.5 (14.3 – 16.6) | 3,805 |
C. DIAGNOSED CONDITIONS: told by a care provider (EVER ) | Â | |
High blood pressure | 16.7 (15.5 – 17.8) | 3,882 |
Chronic bronchitis | 15.6 (14.5 – 16.7) | 3,910 |
Migraines | 19.4 (18.2 – 20.6) | 3,934 |
Hearing loss | 17 (15.9 - 18.2) | 3,853 |
Low back pain | 52.6 (51.0 – 54.2) | 3,861 |
Sleep disturbances | 33.7 (32.2 – 35.2) | 3,852 |
Depression/Anxiety | 36.3 (34.8 – 37.8) | 3,851 |
Allergies | 39.0 (37.5 – 40.6) | 3,831 |