Veterinarians: The dream job, which harbors more risks than expected!

Veterinarians: The dream job, which harbors more risks than expected!

Schwaebische, Deutschland - The idea of ​​being a veterinarian fulfills many children, especially girls, with joy. But a current study shows that the veterinarian's profession is far more dangerous than it seems. According to a report by Schwäbische in an analysis of 72 professions.

The study, carried out by the health service provider "Deutsche Medz", rated four risk factors: disease burden, contamination, radiation and physical exertion. Veterinarians received high values ​​in the critical areas. In this way, they prove an exposure of 80 out of 100 in the category infectious diseases and 77 out of 100 in injury risks and pollutants. The average content of this professional group is around 39,305 euros annually.

Health risks in various professions

veterinarians are not only at the top of this ranking. Flight attendants are also at risk and have to deal with poor air quality, radiation exposure and pollutants. They take second place, followed by dentists who have an increased risk of infection due to their contact with saliva and blood. In a broader view, intensive care staff and surgical assistants are also added to the professions with high health risks.

The investigation also shows that health risks in professions are often associated with the type of activities or contact with dangerous substances. In addition to veterinarians, flight attendants and dentists, professions such as firefighters, electricians and car mechatronics engineers are also affected. The physical requirements are particularly high for electricians; They spend most of the time on their legs and often work in uncomfortable positions.

statistical insights into work accidents

The dangers that employees are exposed to in these professions are also revealed in the numbers: In 2022, almost one of 100,000 employees died in Germany through an accident at work. An analysis of work accident113 shows that falls and machine accidents are the main causes for injuries. The most dangerous time for work accidents is between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.

young employees and employees in smaller companies are particularly at risk, where the accident quota is significantly higher. In addition, statistical data show that men are about twice as often as women affected by work accidents, while foreign workers also have a high risk of accidents.

These findings illustrate how crucial it is to take preventive measures in the workplace in order to protect the health of the employees. Hygiene, protective clothing and regular breaks are essential components to minimize the risks. Around three million employees worldwide die from work-related injuries and illnesses every year, which puts the urgency of health and security measures in the foreground.

The results of the study by "Deutsche Medz" and further data impressively show that there is a high risk of health of the employees behind many dream professions.