Catecholamines and 11-Oxycorticosteroid Excretion Rates in Working Women

Katia K. Vangelova

Department of Physiology, Psychology and Ergonomics, National Center of Hygiene, Medical Ecology and Nutrition, Sofia, Bulgaria

Corresponding author: Katia K. Vangelova

National Center of Hygiene, Medical Ecology and Nutrition,

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Keywords:
Catecholamines, 11-oxycorticosteroids, excretion, women, occupation.

Abbreviations:
CA = catecholamines
GOS = glucocorticosteroids
11-OCS= 11-oxycorticosteroids
VDU = Visual Display Unit

Abstract:
Catecholamines and 11-oxycorticosteroid (11-OCS) excretion rates were studied twice daily in 501 working women aged 30–50 yrs. Women of nonmanual occupations (teachers, radio editors, designer engineers) generally showed higher adrenaline levels, while manual ones (spinners) showed higher noradrenaline. High noradrenaline excretion rates were also found with several white-collar women as teachers, telephone operators, sound engineers, leading radio editors. The highest 11-OCS excretion rates were found with draughtswomen, designing engineers and leading radio editors. The excretion rates of catecholamines and 11-OCS are discussed in respect to different occupations.

Received: 13 July 1998 Accepted: 26 November 1998 Posted: 2 March 1999
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