SynthesisJournal of research in health sciences2022
Risk Assessment of Silicosis and Lung Cancer Mortality associated with Occupational Exposure to Crystalline Silica in Iran.
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- Probabilistic risk assessment of occupational exposure to respirable crystalline silica among ceramic workers in an industrial town in Iran: a Monte Carlo simulation approach.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Dose-response relationship between lung function and chest imaging response to silica exposures in artificial stone manufacturing workers.Environmental health : a global access science source · 2024Article
- Analysis of Casual Relationships between Social Determinants of Health in Iran: Using Fuzzy Cognitive Map.Journal of research in health sciences · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundExposure to crystalline silica has long been identified to be associated with lung diseases. Therefore, the present study aimed to assess the risk of silicosis and lung cancer associated with occupational exposure to crystalline silica in Iran. STUDY
designIt is a systematic review study.
methodsDifferent databases were searched, and the Cochrane method was used for the systematic review. Thereafter, cumulative exposure to crystalline silica (mg/m3-y) was calculated in every industry. The relative risk of death from silicosis was performed using Mannetje's method. Based on the geometric mean of exposure, the lung cancer risk of exposure to crystalline silica was also calculated.
resultsAs evidenced by the results, worker's exposure to silica ranged from a geometric mean of 0.0212- 0.2689 mg/m3 (Recommended standard by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) was 0.025 mg/m3), which is generally higher than the occupational exposure limit recommended by National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), ACGIH, and occupational exposure limits. The relative risk of silicosis was in the range of 1 to 14 per 1000 people, and the risk of lung cancer in workers ranged from 13-137 per 1000 people.
conclusionSince workers are at considerable risk of cancer due to exposure to silica in Iran, exposure control programs need to be implemented in workplaces to decrease the concentration of silica.
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