ArticleInternational journal of occupational and environmental health2016
Respiratory health effects of occupational exposure to charcoal dust in Namibia.
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9 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Health risks associated with the production and usage of charcoal: a systematic review.BMJ open · 2023Pooled it
- Spatial, temporal, and spatiotemporal variations of chronic respiratory disease in charcoal-producing areas, northwest Ethiopia.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Occupational exposures in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review.PLOS global public health · 2024Article
- Charcoal maker's pneumoconiosis.Respirology case reports · 2022Article
- Exposition of respiratory ailments from trace metals concentrations in incenses.Scientific reports · 2021Article
- Respiratory Symptoms and Diminished Lung Functions Associated with Occupational Dust Exposure Among Iron Ore Mine Workers in Iran.The open respiratory medicine journal · 2020Article
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- Chronic airflow obstruction in Tanzania - a cross-sectional study.BMC pulmonary medicine · 2018Article
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Abstract
backgroundCharcoal processing activities can increase the risk of adverse respiratory outcomes.
objectiveTo determine dose-response relationships between occupational exposure to charcoal dust, respiratory symptoms and lung function among charcoal-processing workers in Namibia.
methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted with 307 workers from charcoal factories in Namibia. All respondents completed interviewer-administered questionnaires. Spirometry was performed, ambient and respirable dust levels were assessed in different work sections. Multiple logistic regression analysis estimated the overall effect of charcoal dust exposure on respiratory outcomes, while linear regression estimated the exposure-related effect on lung function. Workers were stratified according to cumulative dust exposure category.
resultsExposure to respirable charcoal dust levels was above occupational exposure limits in most sectors, with packing and weighing having the highest dust exposure levels (median 27.7 mg/m
conclusionsCharcoal dust levels exceeded the US OSHA recommended limit of 3.5 mg/m
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