It can be concluded from this study that even low dust level exposure for longer duration can result in lung and lung function involvement, and stone quarry workers, because of their occupational exposure to silica dust, are at increased risk of lung and Lung function involvement. 3Summary: The workers employed in stone quarries, which is an unorganised sector of …
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073LUNG FUNCTION TESTS IN STONE WORKERS Table 3: Mean values of pulmonary function (Females) Age Group (Years) Mean FEV1 X±2SE Mean FVC X+2SE Mean FEV,/FVC% X ±2SE Mean PEFR X±2SE Mean FEF25-75 X ...
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073Pulmonary function tests were recorded in 120 male stone crusher workers. Intergroup statistical analysis amongst the workers depending on duration of exposure was carried out by Analysis
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073Keywords:- Pulmonary function test, stone crusher workers, silica, lung function test, silicosis, duration of exposure INTRODUCTION Today the industrial revolution has brought about the remarkable changes in ecosystem and atmosphere. The stone crushing industry in India has been growing rapidly due to increasing demand from the construction ...
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073Pulmonary function tests were recorded in 120 male stone crusher workers. Intergroup statistical analysis amongst the workers depending on duration of exposure was carried out by Analysis of ...
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WhatsApp: +86 18221755073Stone crushing work is widely carried out in different parts of Maharashtra, particularly in adjoining villages of major cities having hilly regions. The main aim of the present study was to analyze the pulmonary function tests finding in stone crusher workers in Western Maharashtra taking Karad region as a prototype. In Karad taluka the various
WhatsApp: +86 1822175507310 years (Group III) with respect of stone crushers with duration of exposure up to 5 years (Group I) and 6 to 10 years of exposure (Group II). Lung function tests revealed a statistically significant (P < 0.05) reduction in lung function test parameters among manual workers compared to non-manual group of workers and
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WhatsApp: +86 18221755073PEFR was significantly reduced in stone crushers as compared to controls. Also as the duration of exposure increases the values of flow rates goes on decreasing among workers.
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073This cross-sectional study was designed to determine the effect of silica on pulmonary function test of stone crusher workers of Jammu region. The study was carried out among 18 to 55 years aged ...
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073It was concluded that no significant difference found between silicon dust exposed group and non-exposed group, both the groups showed slightly restrictive lung defects but the non-Exposed group was bit better than the silicon exposed group. Purpose: The study was planned to evaluate the influence of silicon dust on lung function between stone crushing workers and general …
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073Stone quarrying activities generate dust and fine particulate matters of silica and heavy metals. The prolonged exposure to suspended particulates leads to fatal respiratory …
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out in stone crusher workers. Pulmonary function test were recorded on 50 subjects. Statistical analysis amongst the stone crusher workers was carried out by Analysis of Variance (ANNOVA) test. ... Keywords: Pulmonary function test, Stone crusher workers, Silica, Duration of exposure, Occupational ...
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073Results: We observed a significant reduction in lung function in subjects having duration of exposure above 10 years (Group III) with respect of stone crushers with duration of exposure up to 5...
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073debilitating illness. These changes are reflected in form of impaired lung function tests. This cross-sectional study was designed to determine the effect of silica on pulmonary function test of stone crusher workers of Jammu region. The study was carried out among 18 to 55 years aged 100 male stone crusher workers and 100
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073The aim of this study is to examine the effects of stone crushing in West Bengal, India, by comparing pulmonary functions of stone crushing workers with those of nonexposed agricultural workers. Two hundred seventy two stone crushing workers and 123 nonexposed workers were analyzed in terms of occupational and personal histories, radiological findings, and pulmonary …
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073Introduction: Despite advances in technology, in India workers of stone processing industry continue to be at high risk for lung function deterioration. This study was designed to analyse the effect of duration of exposure, job profile and smoking on
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073Objectives: The aim of this study is to examine the effects of stone crushing in West Bengal, India, by comparing pulmonary functions of stone crushing workers with those of nonexposed agricultural workers. Methods: Two hundred seventy two stone crushing workers and 123 nonexposed workers were analyzed in terms of occupational and personal histories, …
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073In Stone crushing occupations the peoples are in a greater level of exposure to silica dust so that they are susceptible to TB. Spirometric measurements (Pulmonary Function Test) and …
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073Workers at stone crushing site are exposed to silica dust which leads to pulmonary function deterioration. The objective of this study was to study the pulmonary function test in stone crusher ...
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073Methods. Two hundred seventy two stone crushing workers and 123 nonexposed workers were analyzed in terms of occupational and personal histories, radiological findings, and pulmonary function test (PFT) results including slow vital capacity (FVC), forced vital capacity (FVC) and peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR).
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073Table 1: Sputum Examination Of Stone Crusher Workers-2.2 SPIROMETRY OF STONE CRUSHER WORKERS: Spirometric measurement (Pulmonary function test) was done for measuring lung function volume of stone crusher workers through Spirometer and to analyze the factors affecting them. FVC (Forced expiratory vital capacity) and
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WhatsApp: +86 18221755073A cross-sectional type of observational study was conducted at 7 various stone crusher units on 120 male stone crushers and 120 healthy male controls. Values of FEF25-75% and PEFR …
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073The 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 ...
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073The objective of this study was to study the pulmonary function test in stone crusher workers. This study was conducted at Stone crusher plant located at Nagaur district (Ajmer region) of Western Rajasthan. Male workers working at site were included in this study, this study was conducted on 100 subjects out of which 50 non-controls and 50 were ...
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073Stone crushers of Marathwada region of Maharashtra exposed to silica dust were prone to develop lung disorders as indicated by reduced value of FEF25-75% and PEFR. A cross-sectional type of observational study was conducted at 7 various stone crusher units on 120 male stone crushers and 120 healthy male controls. Values of FEF25-27% and PEFR were recorded on …
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073The occupational environment at the stone crushing sites poses a potential health hazard to the workers, since inhalation of particles rich in free silica for long periods of time may cause silicosis. Exposure to heavy dust concentration from stone crushers, may produce several diseases, chief among them being pneumoconiosis Zenz et al. 1994.
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