Determining pulmonary function and the associated risk factors among stone quarry workers in a suburban area of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Arumugam, Elangovan; Rajkumar, Prabu; Baskaran, Dhanaraj; Govindasamy, Elavarasu; Jaganathasamy, Nagaraj; Mariappan, V E Nethaji; Shanmugam, Sivakumar; Durairajan, Chokkalingam; Rajadurai, S.V.; Joshua, Vasna; Jayaraman, Yuvaraj

doi:10.4103/lungindia.lungindia_63_21

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“…Similarly, a Brazilian study reported that respiratory symptoms such as cough and illness were mainly associated with smoking 29) . Likewise, an Indian study by Arumugam et al reported that smoking and longer work years in the quarries were associated with airflow blockage among quarry employees 35) . Hence, the present study investigated that continuous exposure to stone dust, smoking habit, and avoiding masks during work was related to respiratory issues.…”

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Assessment of Respiratory Health Issues Among Stone Carvers of Rajasthan, India

Mishra,

Ashish Kumar Singh,

Makkhan Lal Meena

et al. 2023

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Workers in the stone carving sector are subject to risks from airborne particle inhalation. The research investigated ventilatory functions and analyzed the occurrence of respiratory symptoms among stone carving employees in Rajasthan, India. A total of 121 stone carving workers (83 exposed group and 38 controls) were interviewed with the help of a structured questionnaire. A Contec (SP-10) spirometer was used to assess FVC, FEV1, and the ratio of FEV1/FVC. Respiratory issues appeared more prevalent among stone dust-exposed workers, and smoking habits and resistance to wearing masks were the prime reason for developing respiratory problems among stone carvers.

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Assessment of Respiratory Health Issues Among Stone Carvers of Rajasthan, India

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Ashish Kumar Singh,

Makkhan Lal Meena

et al. 2023

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“…Duration of exposure and smoking was found to be predisposing factors for a decrease in lung functions, similar to one of the studies done in Tamil Nadu. 23 Duration of exposure as well as smoking was found to be predisposing factors for a decrease in FEV1. After adjusting for smoking, the duration of exposure in years was found to be an independent risk factor for a decrease in FVC, PEFR, and an increase in FEV1/FVC ratio suggesting that the duration of exposure in years is an independent risk factor for the restrictive type of lung disease among the quarry workers.…”

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Effects of Prolonged Silica Exposure on Pulmonary Function Among Stone Quarry Workers in South India

Kutty,

Shankar MS

2023

Int J Health Sci Res

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Background: Occupational lung diseases are prevalent within the quarry worker community due to the substantial dust emissions within quarrying environments. Inhaling this dust is an occupational hazard that poses health risks to on-site workers. To mitigate these risks and facilitate early detection of potential lung damage, pulmonary function tests play a pivotal role. These tests offer an objective and quantifiable assessment of lung function, aiding in the timely identification of any respiratory impairments among quarry workers. Aims: To assess the pulmonary functions in stone quarry workers and compare them with the unexposed population, to find its correlation with the duration of work in stone quarry workers, and to assess the occupational category that is affected the most. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was done on 200 quarry workers in and around Kolar and 200 unexposed populations. Pulmonary function tests (PFT) were recorded using RMS-PFT machine. The pulmonary function test parameters among the quarry workers were assessed in the various occupational categories. Results: PFT of quarry workers was significantly reduced as compared to that of the unexposed group (p<0.001). Lung impairment increased with increasing duration of exposure to dust in years among the quarry workers. Lung impairment was found to be the most among the loaders followed by stone grinders, drillers, blasters, and stone cutters. Supervisors were found to be the least affected. Conclusion: Lung impairment among quarry workers depends on the duration of exposure to dust as well as the dust load. Quarry workers were found to have a Restrictive type of lung disease. Quarry workers must be educated regarding the use of personal protective equipment. Key words: PFT (Pulmonary function test), Quarry workers, Restrictive lung disease.

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Determining pulmonary function and the associated risk factors among stone quarry workers in a suburban area of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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Assessment of Respiratory Health Issues Among Stone Carvers of Rajasthan, India

Assessment of Respiratory Health Issues Among Stone Carvers of Rajasthan, India

Effects of Prolonged Silica Exposure on Pulmonary Function Among Stone Quarry Workers in South India

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