Effect of Cement Dust Exposure on Lung Function among Residents of Kalambaina Community in Sokoto State, Nigeria

Abstract

(P = 0.0001, P= 0.024 and P= 0.0002 respectively). There was however, no statistically significant difference in the PEFR (P = 0.095). Linear regression of the lung function parameters and the duration of exposure or stay in Kalambaina community showed negative correlation. The pattern of obstructive lung function among respondents in both exposed and non exposed communities showed significantly higher prevalence in the exposed community than in the non exposed community (P = 0.0215

Hematological parameters are acutely effected by cement dust exposure in construction workers

“…6 Lime is an alkaline material and corrodes biological tissues; silica is a skin abrasive and also damages the lungs; and chromium causes allergic reactions. 7 Many of the studies 3,4,6,8,9,10 done previously demonstrated the effect of cement dust on respiratory system. These studies found out considerable decline in the lung function parameters due to cement dust inhalation.…”