Association between comprehensive exposure to multiple occupational hazardous factors and telomere length with hypertension in male steel workers: a case-control study
Key Points
Hypertension is more prevalent among male steel workers exposed to various occupational hazardous factors.
The study indicates a significant relationship between occupational hazardous factors and hypertension, with risk factors identified.
Case-control assessment reveals telomere length has a partial mediating role in the connection between hazardous factors and hypertension.
Findings suggest the need for targeted health interventions in steel workers to address hypertension risk.
Abstract
Among male steel workers, higher OHFS is associated with an increased risk of hypertension, and RTL plays a partial mediating role in the relationship between OHFS and hypertension.