Effect of chlorine gas leak on the pulmonary functions of school children.
Indian J Pediatr
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1989 Jan-Feb; 56(1): 125-8
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in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-81571
ABSTRACT
Pulmonary function tests (PFT) were performed on 84 children studying in a Municipal School, near a plant manufacturing chemicals in Chembur, a suburb of Bombay, from where large amounts of chlorine gas leaked out on 30th August, 1985. It was found that only 23.8% had normal PFT's. 66.7% showed an obstructive pattern and 9.5% showed a restrictive pattern of PFT's. This is a preliminary report to establish the prevalence of lower PFT values in children staying in an area of air pollution in Bombay.
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Main subject:
Respiratory Function Tests
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School Health Services
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Humans
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Child
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Chlorine
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Vital Capacity
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Forced Expiratory Volume
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India
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Pediatr
Year:
1989
Type:
Article
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