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Fernandes, Ana Luísa Godoy; Stelmach, Rafaël; Algranti, Eduardo

doi:10.1590/s1806-37132006000800006

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“…Researchers emphasize the importance of the temporal relationship between suspicion of exposure and the clinical panorama for the establishment of the causal nexus [7], corroborating with the findings from the Jardins Community (Table 4). Table 4 Correlation test between the occurrence of respiratory disease before and after moving to the Jardins Community It was also investigated if the child had already taken any medication for the respiratory symptoms on more than three occasions.…”

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confidence: 70%

“…For a living period of 6 to 10 years, 27, 5% (n=14) and for over 10 years, 27,5% (n=14), as shown in table 1. Table 1 Correlation test between the exposure period and the occurrence of respiratory symptoms in the Jardins Community There are authors who support that the degree of exposure is the most important determinant and that the period of exposure is not so relevant [7]. This understanding validates the data found in the study, where the majority have a less residence period and yet show occurrence of symptoms and the start of the pathology, which onset after living in the Community.…”

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Relationship between exposure to cement and the incidence of respiratory diseases in children: a preventive perspective

Borba

Santos

et al. 2012

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Respiratory disease in childhood is a factor of concern to health professionals, resulting in a primary determinant of lung function in adulthood. Studies indicate that people placed in areas with established industries, are exposed to pollutants from many industrial processes, thus increasing the risk of diseases. The aim was to examine the connection between exposure to cement and the incidence of respiratory diseases in the Jardins Community. It was a field study, descriptive, conducted in a community in the city of Cabedelo-PB, and result in a qualitative-quantitative approach. The sample comprised 51 children aged between 1 to 12 years who have symptoms or diagnosis of respiratory disease. The survey data was obtained by applying a semistructured interview, and analysed using chi-square, MacNemar and Mann-Whitney tests for statistical analysis. A high number of complaints about environmental pollution, small houses and subdued, lack of paving and sanitation, a high frequency of respiratory symptoms and especially the occurrence of the onset of symptoms after arrival in the community were found. There is a correlation between environmental exposure and the incidence of respiratory diseases in children; therefore the community requires specific actions to reduce the exposure.

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Relationship between exposure to cement and the incidence of respiratory diseases in children: a preventive perspective

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Santos

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“…Furthermore, the nature of occupational diseases is changing fast as technological and social changes with its concomitant global economic conditions aggravating already existing health hazards and creating new ones. Occupational as well as environmental pollution in the form of dusts, fumes, vapours, and toxic gases are known risk factors for respiratory disorders [2]. The occurrence and severity of mining-related occupational respiratory diseases are said to be a function of the commodities mined, the length of occupational exposure, the levels of occupational exposure, with its concomitant diseases, environmental conditions, and individual’s lifestyle [3].…”

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Occupational Respiratory Diseases of Miners from Two Gold Mines in Ghana

Ayaaba

Yuan

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Abstract:Objective: This study investigated respiratory disorders among gold miners in Ghana, a sub-Saharan African country. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional exploratory design that employed quantitative methods was conducted among 1001 male workers from the Obuasi and Tarkwa mines from December 2015 to April 2016. A total of 1001 workers, consisting of 505 and 496 underground and surface miners, respectively, were involved. The cross-sectional descriptive design was used because data was collected from participants of different experiences by selected participants at a time. Results: The study found significant association between age, educational background, marital status and drinking alcohol on respiratory disorders. The prevalence of asthma, pneumonia, bronchitis and emphysema were respectively 47.55%, 14.29%, 9.69% and 5.10%. Coughing was the most cited respiratory symptom (35.4%). Conclusions: The study documents important evidence on the level of respiratory disorders among miners in Ghana. Instituting appropriate health education interventions and improving the working environment is critical to improving the overall health and preventing respiratory disorders among miners.

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“…Occupational and environmental pollution in the form of dusts, fumes, vapors, and toxic gases are risk factors for respiratory disorders 2 . The prevalence and severity of mining-related occupational lung diseases are a function of the commodities mined, the duration of occupational exposure, and the levels of occupational exposure, as well as of concomitant diseases, environmental conditions, and lifestyle 3 .…”

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Evaluation of pulmonary function and respiratory symptoms in pyrochlore mine workers

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Objective: To identify respiratory symptoms and evaluate lung function in mine workers. Methods: This was a cross-sectional observational study involving production sector workers of a pyrochlore mining company. The subjects completed the British Medical Research Council questionnaire, which is designed to evaluate respiratory symptoms, occupational exposure factors, and smoking status. In addition, they underwent pulmonary function tests with a portable spirometer. Results: The study involved 147 workers (all male). The mean age was 41.37 ± 8.71 years, and the mean duration of occupational exposure was 12.26 ± 7.09 years. We found that 33 (22.44%) of the workers had respiratory symptoms and that 26 (17.69%) showed abnormalities in the spirometry results. However, we found that the spirometry results did not correlate significantly with the presence of respiratory symptoms or with the duration of occupational exposure. Conclusions: The frequencies of respiratory symptoms and spirometric changes were low when compared with those reported in other studies involving occupational exposure to dust. No significant associations were observed between respiratory symptoms and spirometry results.

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Asma ocupacional

Cited by 13 publications

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Relationship between exposure to cement and the incidence of respiratory diseases in children: a preventive perspective

Relationship between exposure to cement and the incidence of respiratory diseases in children: a preventive perspective

Occupational Respiratory Diseases of Miners from Two Gold Mines in Ghana

Evaluation of pulmonary function and respiratory symptoms in pyrochlore mine workers

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