ArticleThe open respiratory medicine journal2020
Respiratory Symptoms and Diminished Lung Functions Associated with Occupational Dust Exposure Among Iron Ore Mine Workers in Iran.
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- An analysis of occupational exposure to particulate matter and erythrocyte morphological abnormalities among charcoal-grill restaurant workers.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Association between subway iron particulate matter exposure and respiratory disease in New York City.PLOS global public health · 2026Article
- Longitudinal study of pulmonary function trends and associated risk factors in iron ore miners.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Prevalence and determinants of restrictive lung disorder among quarry workers at the Umuoghara quarry site, Ebonyi State, Nigeria: a cross-sectional study.BMC pulmonary medicine · 2025Article
- Self-reported exposure to dust and diesel exhaust, respiratory symptoms, and use of respiratory protective equipment among Arctic miners.International journal of circumpolar health · 2024Article
- Prevalence and determinants of evidence of silicosis and impaired lung function among small scale tanzanite miners and the peri-mining community in northern Tanzania.PLOS global public health · 2024Article
- Effects of occupational exposures on respiratory health in steel factory workers.Frontiers in public health · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundDust exposure at quarry mines is inevitable and can result in poor air quality. This research aimed to assess pulmonary symptoms and lung functions of dust-exposed workers at an iron-ore mine in eastern Iran.
methodsAn environmental cross-sectional study sampled 174 dust-exposed mine workers and 93 unexposed administrative employees as the reference group. A standardized questionnaire on respiratory symptoms was completed in accordance with recommendations of the American Thoracic Society(ATS). Calibrated spirometer measured Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs). Data were analyzed
resultsThere was no significant variation between dust-exposed and reference groups in terms of age, weight, height, work experience and the number of smokers (
conclusionControlled occupational dust-exposure is a definitive pre-requisite to reduce respiratory problems among quarry workers, with an explicit consideration towards mineral- mine workers. Modifiable accomplices like smoking and non-compliance of PPEs usage should be amicably resolved.
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