Postural sway and exposure to jet propulsion fuel 8 among US Air Force personnel
Maule, AL; Heaton, KJ; Rodrigues, E; Smith, KW; McClean, MD; Proctor, SP
HERO ID
2893964
Reference Type
Journal Article
Year
2013
Language
English
PMID
| HERO ID | 2893964 |
|---|---|
| In Press | No |
| Year | 2013 |
| Title | Postural sway and exposure to jet propulsion fuel 8 among US Air Force personnel |
| Authors | Maule, AL; Heaton, KJ; Rodrigues, E; Smith, KW; McClean, MD; Proctor, SP |
| Journal | Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine |
| Volume | 55 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Page Numbers | 446-453 |
| Abstract | <strong>OBJECTIVE: </strong>To determine whether short-term jet propulsion fuel 8 (JP-8) exposure is associated with balance measurements in JP-8-exposed air force personnel.<br /><br /><strong>METHODS: </strong>As part of a larger neuroepidemiology study, balance tasks were completed by JP-8-exposed individuals (n = 37). Short-term JP-8 exposure was measured using personal breathing zone levels and urinary biomarkers. Multivariate linear regression analyses were conducted to examine the relationship between workday JP-8 exposure and postural sway.<br /><br /><strong>RESULTS: </strong>Balance control decreased as the task became more challenging. Workday exposure to JP-8, measured by either personal air or urinary metabolite levels, was not significantly related to postural sway. Increases in workday postural sway were associated with demographic variables, including younger age, being a current smoker, and higher body mass index.<br /><br /><strong>CONCLUSION: </strong>Results suggest that short-term workday JP-8 exposure does not significantly contribute to diminished balance control. |
| Doi | 10.1097/JOM.0b013e31827db94b |
| Pmid | 23532195 |
| Wosid | WOS:000317439500011 |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Language Text | English |