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The exposure to dust containing silica in quarry workers lead to deterioration of pulmonary function and it is correlated with the duration of the exposure, recommending that protection to the workers may be provided in the form of wet working, suitable ventilation, and information about preventive measures. Quarry workers who are involved in stone …
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Background: Thousands of artisanal workers are exposed to mineral dusts from various origins in the African Copperbelt. We determined the prevalence of respiratory symptoms, pulmonary function, and urinary metals among artisanal stone-crushers in Lubumbashi. ...
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Abstract. A cross-sectional type of observational study was conducted at 7 various stone crusher units on 120 male stone crushers and 120 healthy male controls. Values of FEF25-27% and PEFR were recorded on computerized spirometer and were compared …
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Abstract: Stone crushing in India is a small scale industry where a large number of laborers work. Workers at stone crushing site are exposed to silica dust which leads to pulmonary function deterioration. The objective of this study was to study the pulmonary function test in stone crusher workers.
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The aim of this study is to examine the effects of stone crushing in West Bengal, India, by comparing pulmonary functions of stone crushing workers with those of nonexposed agricultural workers. Two hundred seventy two stone crushing workers and 123 nonexposed workers were analyzed in terms of occupational and personal histories, …
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A cross-sectional type of observational study was conducted at 7 various stone crusher units on 120 male stone crushers and 120 healthy male controls. Values of FEF25-75% and PEFR were recorded on computerized spirometer and were compared between workers and age matched controls group. The value of FEF25-75% and PEFR was …
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Comparing pulmonary functions of stone crushing workers with those of nonexposed agricultural workers in West Bengal, India found a higher prevalence of restrictive impairment among the exposed group and aHigher prevalence of obstructive impairment in the nonexposed group. ObjectivesThe aim of this study is to examine the …
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Pulmonary function tests (PFT) and sputum analysis were done. Results: ... Thiruneermalai and Kundrathur areas near Chennai city in Tamil Nadu are known for stone crusher quarrying works, and hence the available seven quarry sites from these regions were selected for the study.
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Keywords:- Pulmonary function test, stone crusher workers, silica, lung function test, silicosis, duration of exposure INTRODUCTION Today the industrial revolution has brought about the remarkable changes in ecosystem and atmosphere.
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The present study measured the impact of silica dust exposure on pulmonary function tests of these workers. The objective of the current study was to compare pulmonary function parameters among the workers of Lahore based marble workshops and age matched healthy individuals.
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In India, most stone crushing mills operate without any dust control or containment systems. This nvestigation in the Khurda District of Orissa demonstrated a reduction in respirable particulate mass following the application of a fine mist of water. ... Pulmonary function test bears relationship with duration of exposure, as the duration of ...
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Pre‐employment and periodic clinical examination, chest radiography, and pulmonary function tests of the stone‐cutting workers should be done. Application of ergonomics should be applied to improve the workplace environment.
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Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out among 100 male stone crusher workers, selected through multi-stage random sampling technique. Effect of risk factors on the pulmonary function tests of the workers was analysed by 'Students independent t-test', one-way ANOVA and simple linear regression.
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It can be concluded from this study that even low dust level exposure for longer duration can result in lung and lung function involvement, and stone quarry workers, because of their occupational exposure to silica dust, are at increased risk of lung and Lung function involvement. 3Summary: The workers employed in stone quarries, which is an …
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Considerable pulmonary function im-pairments have been reported in quarry workers.9,10 In a study by Ghotkar, et al,11 the prevalence of respiratory morbidity among stone quarry workers was 32.5%, based on radiological study; the severity of pulmonary function impairment was significantly associated with increasing
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The aim of this study is to examine the effects of stone crushing in West Bengal, India, by comparing pulmonary functions of stone crushing workers with those of nonexposed agricultural workers.Two hundred seventy two stone crushing workers and …
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