Pulmonary Function Testing in Cement Transport Workers at Incheh Borun Border, Northeast of Iran
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Javad KHADEMI
,
Mahdi SADEGHI
,
Rahmatollah AHMADPOOR
,
Jalalodin TAMADON YOLME
,
Mohammad Ali MIRZAIE
,
Nazanin IZADI
,
Zahra MEHRBAKHSH
Abstract
Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate respiratory problems via pulmonary function testing in cement transport workers at Incheh Borun border in northeast of Iran in 2016.
Methods: The study was conducted on 358 male workers. All subjects were evaluated for respiratory symptoms via pulmonary function testing and completion of the American Thoracic Society questionnaire.
Results: Mean age of workers was 34.8±12.87 yr (age range 16-79 yr). Mean duration of employment was 6.1±4.36 yr. Most workers (75.4%) were illiterate or had elementary education. In addition, 56 (15.6%) subjects were smokers. Only three individuals (0.3%) had obstructive pattern. There was a significant relationship between age of workers and frequency of respiratory problems (P<0.05).
Conclusion: It is necessary to educate the workers about the health and safety regulations and use of personal protective equipment in workplace. In addition, periodic evaluation of respiratory function could help protect workers from developing occupational diseases.
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2. Bertoldi M, Borgini A, Tittarelli A et al (2012). Health effects for the population living near a cement plant: An epidemiological assessment. Environ Int, 41:1-7.
3. Koh DH, Kim TW, Jang SH, Ryu HW (2011). Cancer Mortality and Incidence in Cement Industry Workers in Korea. Saf Health Work, 2(3):243-9.
4. Mariammal T, Amutha A, Sornaraj R (2012). Work related respiratory symptoms and pulmonary function tests observed among construction and sanitary workers of Thoothukudi. Int J Pharm tech Res, 4(3):1266-73.
5. Mwaiselage J, Bråtveit M, Moen BE, Mashalla Y (2005). Respiratory symptoms and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among cement factory workers. Scand J Work Environ Health, 31(4):316-23.
6. Zeleke ZK, Moen BE, Bråtveit M (2010). Cement dust exposure and acute lung function: a cross shift study. BMC Pulm Med, 10:19.
7. Ahmed HO, Abdullah AA (2012). Dust exposure and respiratory symptoms among cement factory workers in the United Arab Emirates. Ind Health, 50(3):214-22.
8. Jakobsson K, Rannug A, Alexandrie AK et al (1995). Radiographic changes and lung function in relation to activity of the glutathione transferases theta and mu among asbestos cement workers. Toxicol Lett, 77(1-3):363-9.
9. Rajer M, Zwitter M, Rajer B (2014). Pollution in the working place and social status: Co-factors in lung cancer carcinogenesis. Lung Cancer, 85(3):346-50.
10. Kargar M, Nadafi K, Nabizadeh R et al (2013). Survey of hazardous organic compounds in the groundwater, air and wastewater effluents near the Tehran automobile industry. Bull Environ Contam Toxicol, 90(2):155-9.
11. Enright PL, Beck KC, Sherrill DL (2004). Repeatability of spirometry in 18,000 adult patients. Am J Respir Crit Care Med, 169(2):235-8.
12. Wagner N, Beckett W, Steinberg R (2006). Using spirometry results in occupational medicine and research: Common errors and good practice in statistical analysis and reporting. Indian J Occup Environ Med, 10:5-10.
13. Mashalla YJ, Masesa PC (1992). Changing relationship between FEV1 and height during adolescence. East Afr Med J,69(5):240-3.
14. Smailyte G, Kurtinaitis J, Andersen A (2004). Mortality and cancer incidence among Lithuanian cement producing workers. Occup Environ Med, 61(6):529-34.
15. Vestbo J, Knudsen KM, Raffn E et al (1991). Exposure to cement dust at a Portland cement factory and the risk of cancer. Br J Ind Med, 48(12):803-7.
16. Kakooe HAG, Ghasemkhani AA, Hossaini MA, Mostafa (2012). Survey of Exposure to Cement Dust and Its Effect on Respiratory Function in Workers of a Cement Complex. Horizon Med Sci, 18(1):60-5.
17. Ferris BG (1978). Epidemiology Standardization Project (American Thoracic Society). Am Rev Respir Dis, 118(6 Pt 2):1-120.
18. Pellegrino R, Viegi G, Brusasco V et al (2005). Interpretative strategies for lung function tests. Eur Respir J, 26(5):948-68.
19. Johannessen A, Lehmann S, Omenaas ER et al (2006). Post-bronchodilator spirometry reference values in adults and implications for disease management. Am J Respir Crit Care Med, 173(12):1316-25.
20. Aminian O, Zeinodin H, Sadeghniiat-Haghighi K, Izadi N (2015). Respiratory Symptoms and Pulmonary Function Tests among Galvanized Workers Exposed To Zinc Oxide. J Res Health Sci, 15(3):159-62.
21. Ekpenyong CE, Ettebong EO, Akpan EE et al (2012). Urban city transportation mode and respiratory health effect of air pollution: a cross-sectional study among transit and non-transit workers in Nigeria. BMJ Open, 2(5):e001253.
22. Akerman MJ, Calacanis CM, Madsen MK (2004). Relationship between asthma severity and obesity. J Asthma, 41(5):521-6.
23. Singh LP, Bhardwaj A, Deepak KK (2013). Occupational exposure to respirable suspended particulate matter and lung functions deterioration of steel workers: An exploratory study in India. ISRN Public Health, 2013:325410.
24. Meo SA, Azeem MA, Ghori MG, Subhan MM (2002). Lung function and surface electromyography of intercostal muscles in cement mill workers. Int J Occup Med Environ Health,15(3):279-87.
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KHADEMI J, SADEGHI M, AHMADPOOR R, TAMADON YOLME J, MIRZAIE MA, IZADI N, MEHRBAKHSH Z. Pulmonary Function Testing in Cement Transport Workers at Incheh Borun Border, Northeast of Iran. Iran J Public Health. 2019;48(7):1362-1368.
