Before choosing the best truck mattress it is important to understand why they are so important. There are several health related factors that affect the trucking industry. Obesity is one, according to a study from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), over-the-road (OTR) truck drivers are almost twice as likely to be obese, as compared to other industries.
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As a matter of fact the top industry related health issues are:
- Cancer (Skin, Lung, and Bladder/Kidney)
- Stroke
- Heart Attacks
- Obesity
- Sleep deprivation
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Now of course some of these are actually preventable, if you take the right steps. I’ve wrote an article a while ago with tips for truck drivers health. Quit smoking, reduce your exposure to the sun, and take regular bathroom breaks. These all seem simple enough but you would be surprised just how many people won’t take these simple measures. Smoking can actually be the link that directly influences, if not causes, the others.
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With that said, to help prevent heart attacks and strokes, quit smoking is the first step. Next, watch what you eat. Even though getting a good balanced meal, all the time, might not be easy there are still plenty of ways to eat right. Instead of getting the greasy burger every night eat more chicken, vegetables and fruits. Cut back on the carbonated soft drinks. An occasional salad wouldn’t hurt, and no a 2000 calorie taco salad doesn’t count. In regards to strokes, remember the acronym FAST:
