Peak expiratory flow rate of carpet weaving children.
Indian Pediatr
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1996 Feb; 33(2): 105-8
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in English
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| ID: sea-12635
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To assess the adverse influence of carpet weaving on lung functions and the nurtritional status of children employed in such factories.DESIGN:
Comparison of the peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) of the study group with controls of similar socio-economic status and correlate it with anthropometric values.SETTING:
Field study.SUBJECTS:
One hundred and ten boys, 6-15 years of age engaged in 23 carpet weaving factories of Jaipur city. OUTCOMEMEASURES:
Linear regression analysis using age, height and weight as independent variables and PEFR as the dependent variable.RESULTS:
PEFR of carpet weaving children were significantly lower (p < 0.05) than controls for all except 6-7 years group. The height, weight and chest circumference of these children were also lower (p < 0.05). PEFR did not show significant difference when children were grouped according to their height.CONCLUSIONS:
Children working in carpet weaving factories are shorter and lighter compared to normal school going children. As a consequence of the growth retardation, their PEFR values were also lower as compared to normal children.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Reference Values
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Respiratory Function Tests
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Textile Industry
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Humans
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Male
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Child
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Peak Expiratory Flow Rate
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Anthropometry
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Health Status
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Adolescent
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian Pediatr
Year:
1996
Type:
Article
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