Asthma risk, cleaning activities and use of specific cleaning products among Spanish indoor cleaners

Jp, Zock; Kogevinas, Manolis; Sunyer, Jordi; Almar, Enrique; Muñiozguren, Nerea; Payo, F; Jl, Sánchez; Jm, Antó

doi:10.5271/sjweh.590

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“…Several studies have shown adverse respiratory effects at workplace in cleaning women and found a higher risk of mite sensitization among cleaners, especially in households [13][14][15] . In the present study we found a significantly higher prevalence of dyspnea (about 50%) and positive chest findings [wheeze] among those exposed workers to ETS as compared to the non-exposed group.…”

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Passive Smoking, Pulmonary Function and Bronchial Hyper-responsiveness among Indoor Sanitary Workers

Fahim

Elprince

2012

Ind Health

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Pulmonary function parameters of 21 cleaning/sanitary women workers who have never smoked, exposed to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) at work were compared with 34 non-exposed women workers of comparable age and other work characteristics. The studied subjects were subjected to an interview questionnaire, pulmonary function measurements, bronchial responsiveness assessment and clinical chest examination. A higher prevalence of dyspnea was found (42.9%) among exposed compared to (14.7%) among the non-exposed workers (p=0.019), also wheezing (52.4% vs. 11.8%; p=0.001). Pulmonary measurements showed a lower FVC, FEV 1 /FVC and FEF 75 values among exposed compared to non-exposed (p<0.05), and a higher prevalence of borderline bronchial hyper-responsiveness (38.1% vs. 11.8%; p=0.021) in the exposed workers. This study provides evidence of adverse respiratory effects in sanitary/cleaning women workers associated with passive smoking in the workplace. The findings support a stricter implementation measures to protect respiratory health of all workers.

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Passive Smoking, Pulmonary Function and Bronchial Hyper-responsiveness among Indoor Sanitary Workers

Fahim

Elprince

2012

Ind Health

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“…Cleaning products have been identified as an occupational risk for asthma and asthma-like symptoms [Ng et al 1994;Kogevinas et al 1999;Medina-Ramon et al 2003;Zock et al 2001;Le Moual et al 2004;Quirce and Barranco 2010;Labrecque 2012]. In addition, acute respiratory distress syndrome in relation to exposure to cleaning products has been reported [Mapp et al 2000].…”

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Health hazard evaluation report: evaluation of respiratory concerns at a cream cheese manufacturing facility.

2013

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“…[7][8][9] Traditional household cleaning agents have come under greater scrutiny because of their irritant and caustic effect on both professional and nonprofessional housecleaners. 10 These health concerns spurred the launch of the co-op, which features the use of green, or less toxic, cleaning materials.…”

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The Vida Verde Women's Co-Op: Brazilian Immigrants Organizing to Promote Environmental and Social Justice

Gute

Siqueira²,

Goldberg³

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Am J Public Health

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Gute et al. | Peer Reviewed | Field Action Report | S495⏐ FIELD ACTION REPORT ⏐ We reviewed the key steps in the launch of the Vida Verde Women's Co-Op among Brazilian immigrant housecleaners in Somerville, MA. The co-op provides green housecleaning products, encourages healthy work practices, and promotes a sense of community among its members. We conducted in-depth interviews with 8 of the first co-op members, who reported a reduction in symptoms associated with the use of traditional cleaning agents and a new sense of mutual support. Critical to the co-op's success have been the supportive roles of its academic partners (Tufts University and the University of Massachusetts, Lowell), effective media outreach, and a focus on advancing social justice. Next steps include implementing a formal business plan and assessing the appropriateness of cooperatives in other industries. (Am J Public Health. 2009;99:S495-S498.

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Asthma risk, cleaning activities and use of specific cleaning products among Spanish indoor cleaners

Cited by 103 publications

References 22 publications

Passive Smoking, Pulmonary Function and Bronchial Hyper-responsiveness among Indoor Sanitary Workers

Passive Smoking, Pulmonary Function and Bronchial Hyper-responsiveness among Indoor Sanitary Workers

Health hazard evaluation report: evaluation of respiratory concerns at a cream cheese manufacturing facility.

The Vida Verde Women's Co-Op: Brazilian Immigrants Organizing to Promote Environmental and Social Justice

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