6.26.23 – Flight Attendant Health Study by Harvard University

Flight Attendant Health Study
by Harvard University

Monday, June 26, 2023

Established in 1997 following a 1991 class action lawsuit brought by non-smoking Flight Attendants against the tobacco industry, the Flight Attendant Medical Research Institute (FAMRI) funds research to study, understand, and diagnose conditions related to Flight Attendant health. The Harvard University Flight Attendant Health Study began in 2007 and is the largest ongoing study of flight crew well-being.

Led by Eileen McNally, instructor in the department of environmental health, Harvard Chan School is conducting a follow-up study to its landmark 2007 study in order to understand trends in Flight Attendant health over time that can lead toward the treatment of chronic and acute disorders. The first study investigated more than four thousand Flight Attendants and found the prevalence of respiratory disease, heart disease, fatigue, depression, and sleep disorders were greatly increased compared to the U.S. population.

The fourth study launched today. The research group is requesting current and retired Flight Attendants to participate in the survey in order to accurately represent our profession. Click the flyer below for more information.

In Solidarity,

Cathy Sharp
APFA National Health Chair
[email protected]