Pulmonary Function Testing in Cement Transport Workers at Incheh Borun Border, Northeast of Iran

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. The study was conducted on 358 male workers. All subjects were evaluated for respiratory symptoms via pulmonary function testing...

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Published in:Iranian journal of public health 2019-07, Vol.48 (7), p.1362-1368
Main Authors: Khademi, Javad, Sadeghi, Mahdi, Ahmadpoor, Rahmatollah, Tamadon Yolme, Jalalodin, Mirzaie, Mohammad Ali, Izadi, Nazanin, Mehrbakhsh, Zahra
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age
Cement
Cement plant
Health effects
Occupational diseases
Occupational health
Original
Personal protective equipment
Protective equipment
Pulmonary function tests
Pulmonary functions
Respiratory function
Respiratory problems
Safety regulations
Signs and symptoms
Smoking
Thorax
Transport
Transport workers
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Summary: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. 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. 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 (
ISSN:2251-6085
2251-6093
DOI:10.18502/ijph.v48i7.2967