{"id":65,"date":"2021-05-25T15:37:09","date_gmt":"2021-05-25T19:37:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/?p=65"},"modified":"2021-05-25T15:43:23","modified_gmt":"2021-05-25T19:43:23","slug":"most-common-medical-problems-facing-truckers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/most-common-medical-problems-facing-truckers\/","title":{"rendered":"Most Common Truck Driver Health Issues"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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There\u2019s a huge push in the trucking industry<\/a> to promote wellness and activity because drivers have such sedentary careers. The first step to combating the serious health issues truckers commonly battle with is to learn what you are at risk for and learn what you can do to prevent it. Let\u2019s check out the most common truck driver health issues.<\/p>\n

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The Big One: Obesity<\/h2>\n

Dear truck drivers \u2013 did you know you are twice as likely to become obese compared to other US workers? Sadly, the statistics are not on your side, but this doesn\u2019t mean you have to be one of them! The good news is, with a few basic lifestyle changes such as eating healthier foods and getting more exercise, you can avoid becoming just another statistic.<\/p>\n

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A shocking 73 percent of truck drivers are overweight with about 50 percent of them considered obese.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Being obese is one of those truck driver health issues that can increase your risk for other harmful health factors as well. Some truck driver health issues that you are at a higher risk of because of obesity include:<\/p>\n