Prevalence of Respiratory Symptoms, Bronchial Asthma and Obstructive Lung Disease among Tannery Workers
Journal: Annals of Environmental Science and Toxicology (Vol.2, No. 1)Publication Date: 2017-10-26
Authors : Asad Jamall Atif Mehmood Fehmida Khatoon Tuula Putus Heikki Savolainen; Jyrki Liesivuori;
Page : 033-042
Keywords : Pulmonary symptoms; Bronchial asthma; Obstructive lung disease;
Abstract
Objectives: We determined the prevalence of respiratory symptoms, bronchial asthma and obstructive lung disease among selected tannery workers.
Method: We conducted a cross-sectional study during 2010-2011 among leather tannery workers in Karachi, Pakistan. The total population of workers in the tannery was 250. A cohort of 160 workers was selected on a convenience sampling basis. Fifty-two controls were selected from the local community. Data was collected through a questionnaire, and lung function tests were carried out by trained professionals to measure FEV1, FVC, PEFR and the FEV1/FVC ratio.
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