City University of Pasay

The impact of working onboard ships on individual metabolic profiles: Comparing pre-embarkation and post-embarkation testing among Filipino seafarers

BACKGROUND: Filipino seafarers comprise nearly one-third of the global maritime workforce and face oc-cupational exposures that may elevate cardiometabolic risk. Prolonged deployments marked by irregular schedules, limited physical activity, and constrained dietary diversity can...