Respiratory Complaints and Spirometric Parameters of the Villagers Living around the Seyitomer Coal-Fired Thermal Power Plant in Kütahya, Turkey

Karavuş, Melda; Aker, Alp; Cebeci, Dilşad; Taşdemir, Mustafa; Bayram, Nazan; Cali, Salvatore

doi:10.1006/eesa.2002.2158

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“…Similar to the results of our study, Karavuş et al 18 reported that, as a group, residents living near the Seyitömer thermal power plant in Kutahya, Turkey, had lower FEV1 values compared with controls. Also, similar to our study, nonsmokers in their study group had lower FEV1 and FVC values compared with nonsmoker controls.…”

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confidence: 91%

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Evaluation of Respiratory Functions of Residents Around the Orhaneli Thermal Power Plant in Turkey

Pala

Türkkan

Gerçek

et al. 2010

Asia Pac J Public Health

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The aim of this cross-sectional study was to evaluate the health and respiratory function of residents around the Orhaneli thermal power plant in Turkey. The study was conducted using face-to-face interviews, and respiratory functions were measured with a spirometer. The respiratory functions of 2350 residents, 15 years and older, living in communities near the coal-fired Orhaneli thermal power plant in Turkey were measured. The control group consisted of 469 persons from similar communities without a nearby power plant. The FEV1 (forced expiratory volume after 1 s) and FVC (forced vital capacity) values of the study participants were significantly lower than those of the control group, and residents directly downwind of the plant's smokestack showed greater impairment of respiratory functions compared with residents upwind.

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“…Most do not have chimney filters or cannot operate the filter for economic reasons. 18 The 210-megawatt thermal power plant in Orhaneli, Bursa, uses low-calorie lignite. Completed in 1991, the plant generates 0.39% of Turkey’s electricity output from 5000 tons of coal per year.…”

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Evaluation of Respiratory Functions of Residents Around the Orhaneli Thermal Power Plant in Turkey

Pala

Türkkan

Gerçek

et al. 2010

Asia Pac J Public Health

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“…In Turkey, greenhouse gas emissions arise from the energy sector (71 per cent), industrial (13 per cent), waste (9 per cent) and agriculture (7 per cent) (TÜİK, 2013a). One study found a deterioration in lung function, measured by spirometry, for people living within the vicinity of a coal-fired thermal power plant in Kutahya (Karavuş et al, 2002). This is consistent with many other studies that show impaired respiratory health in association with coal particles.…”

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A Public Health Approach to Environmental and Occupational Health Problems in Developing Countries

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Atli²

2017

Health of People, Places and Planet: Reflections Based on Tony McMichael’s Four Decades of Contribution to Epidemiological Unde

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The struggle to preserve and improve human and environmental health is meaningful and valuable. The role of public health scientists is to assemble and analyse evidence, leading, if possible, to proof of the health effects of environmental and occupational exposure. At the same time, it is the duty of the political superstructure to replace dangerous agents with substances that are safer, if possible eliminating all health risks entirely. Ideally, it is in this context that epidemiological research of environmental and occupational health problems should be conducted.The discipline of public health is to investigate, comprehend and, as far as is possible, explain fully the causes, mechanisms and consequences of such hazards, and to develop and implement solutions such as preventive programmes, political initiatives and advocacy. The pursuit of sustainable development requires the construction of necessary social bodies and administrative mechanisms. Policies and academic studies that facilitate minimal environmental damage with maximum efficiency are required. This chapter describes ways by which workplace and environmental health epidemiology can be used to improve public health and create a more habitable world for future generations. The chapter has a particular focus on Turkey, with a limited discussion of these issues in other developing countries.

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“…Meanwhile, a review from one of Turkey's studies with measurements of respiratory function showed that the FEV 1 / FVC, FVC, and FEV 1 values were statistically significant when living near a power plant (32). These results align with the research results in Turkey, where people who live near power plants have a lower FEV1 value than control communities (47). The results of researchers in Italy, also supporting these findings, showed that in 347 power plant workers, the FVC and FEV1 values were significantly (P <0.001) lower than 349 controls (administration) (34).…”

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Literature Review: Health Impact of Coal Combustion Emissions in Power Plant on Adult Respiratory Systems

Rachmat

Puri

Lubis

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Introduction: Coal-fired power plants contribute to air pollution emissions of nearly one-third of global SO2 , 14 % of NOx , and 5 % of PM2.5. This condition could worsen adults’ respiratory health who live close to power plants; WHO estimates that COPD and LRTI cause around 18% of premature deaths related to outdoor air pollution. This literature review aims to conduct a systematic review of the health impacts of coal-fired power plant emissions on adults’ respiratory systems and explore what risk factors lead to decreased lung status. Also, to answer how risk factors influence decreased lung function in adults’ respiratory system from coal-fired power plants’ emissions. Discussion: This study used a literature study method using an online database to of various research data sources with the same topic. The searching of articles was performed based on the inclusion criteria. From an initial collection of 468 articles, after screening and considering its feasibility, four articles were obtained to serve as material for the final systematic review. The literature review showed that there had been a change in lung function of respiratory system of adults due to long-term exposure to emissions from coal-fired power plants. Factors that influence decreased lung function in adults were NOx and SO2 exposure levels, residence distance, wind direction, age, and smoking status. Conclusion: Future research should focus on improving models for assessing exposure to NOx , SO2 , PM10 and PM2.5, considering age and smoking habits in evaluating lung function.

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Respiratory Complaints and Spirometric Parameters of the Villagers Living around the Seyitomer Coal-Fired Thermal Power Plant in Kütahya, Turkey

Cited by 20 publications

References 18 publications

Evaluation of Respiratory Functions of Residents Around the Orhaneli Thermal Power Plant in Turkey

Evaluation of Respiratory Functions of Residents Around the Orhaneli Thermal Power Plant in Turkey

A Public Health Approach to Environmental and Occupational Health Problems in Developing Countries

Literature Review: Health Impact of Coal Combustion Emissions in Power Plant on Adult Respiratory Systems

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