Dustiness, silicosis & tuberculosis in small scale pottery workers.
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em Inglês
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| ID: sea-26087
ABSTRACT
Studies were carried out in eight small scale potteries to find out the airborne dust concentrations and the prevalence of dust related diseases like silicosis and tuberculosis in 292 workers. Chest radiography revealed that 44 (15.1%) pottery workers were suffering from silicosis and an equal number showed radiological evidence of tuberculosis. The environmental study showed that the concentrations of airborne dust, containing free silica, in the work environment of all departments (except packing department) of potteries were higher than threshold limit values (TLVs). The prevalence of silicosis and tuberculosis correlated with the levels of airborne dust. The prevalence of tuberculosis increased with radiological severity of silicosis. Dust control measures combined with pre-employment and periodical medical examinations are recommended for the control of silicosis and tuberculosis in the pottery industry.
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Assunto principal:
Silicose
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Silicotuberculose
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Humanos
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Prevalência
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Poluentes Ocupacionais do Ar
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Poeira
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Doenças Profissionais
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo de prevalência
Idioma:
Inglês
Ano de publicação:
1995
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