Tuberculosis, mining and silica

Ehrlich, Rodney

doi:10.1136/oemed-2018-105318

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“…[ 16 17 ] Mining and quarry-related activities are risk factors for lung diseases such as silicosis and silica-induced TB that are often irreversible and fatal. [ 18 19 ] Several studies report the observation of both restrictive and obstructive patterns on spirometric evaluation as well as the occurrence of lung disorders among quarry workers in India. In our study, a significantly higher proportion of quarry workers self-reported to having a cough, shortness of breath and cold, and accordingly showed abnormalities in chest X-ray than the resident group.…”

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Determining pulmonary function and the associated risk factors among stone quarry workers in a suburban area of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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Background: Stone quarrying activities generate dust and fine particulate matters of silica and heavy metals. The prolonged exposure to suspended particulates leads to fatal respiratory complications. Occupational pulmonary complications are poorly characterized among quarry workers in Tamil Nadu. Objectives: This study aims to assess pulmonary function and determine the associated risk factors among quarry workers. Materials and Methods: A comparative, cross-sectional study was conducted from April 2014 to January 2015 among workers at seven stone quarries in Chennai and residents within a 5 Km radius. Pulmonary function tests (PFT) and sputum analysis were done. Results: Overall, 670 participants were enrolled in the study, with a median age of 37 years. Comparatively, the mean PFT measures were significantly lower in quarry workers with a higher proportion of airflow obstruction and tuberculosis infection. Conclusion: The risk of airflow obstruction among quarry workers increased with smoking and longer duration of work years in quarry.

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Determining pulmonary function and the associated risk factors among stone quarry workers in a suburban area of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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“…Анализ данных ВОЗ о причинах смерти в странах с различным уровнем дохода позволяет отметить, что доля смертей, вызванных туберкулезом, тем выше, чем ниже уровень доходов [29]. Несмотря на актуальность проблемы туберкулеза для ряда социально благополучных групп, подвергающихся риску заболевания в силу специфики условий труда (медицинского персонала [30], шахтеров [31]), как правило, на индивидуальном уровне туберкулез ассоциируется с низким социально-экономическим статусом (СЭС), маргинальностью и социальным неблагополучием.…”

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Determinants of socially important diseases in European countries and Russia

Boyarkina¹

2019

Vestnik SPbSU. Sociology

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“…Silica exists in two forms, crystalline (quartz, cristobalite, and tridymite) and amorphous. Many workers in various industries exposed to silica such as mining [1], sandblast [2], foundry [3], and construction activitis [4][5]. Exposure to crystalline silica causes chronic lung inflammation which, in turn, could lead to pulmonary fibrosis as well as silicosis.…”

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Risk of Mortality Caused by Silicosis and Lung Cancer: a Study on Ceramic Tile Factory Workers

Nourmohammadi¹,

Asadi²,

Jarrahi

et al. 2018

Asian Pac J Envi & Cancer

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Exposure to silica dust may be considered as an important hazard in the tile industry. The aim of this research was to determine workers’ exposure to crystalline silica dust and assess the relative risk of silicosis and the excess lifetime risk of mortality from lung cancer in tile industry. The visible spectroscopy, based on the NIOSH method 7601, was employed to the do sampling and analysis. For estimate the rate of silicosis relate mortality and the excess lifetime risk of mortality from lung cancer the Mannetje and rice model used. The highest average of the exposure rate to silica were in Stone crusher (0/43 mg/m3) section and press section while the lowest average of the exposure rate to free silica was in packaging section (0/12 mg/m3). 95 percent of the study samples scored above the occupational exposure limit0.05 mg/m3NIOSH standard.

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Tuberculosis, mining and silica

Cited by 8 publications

References 12 publications

Determining pulmonary function and the associated risk factors among stone quarry workers in a suburban area of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Determining pulmonary function and the associated risk factors among stone quarry workers in a suburban area of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Determinants of socially important diseases in European countries and Russia

Risk of Mortality Caused by Silicosis and Lung Cancer: a Study on Ceramic Tile Factory Workers

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