Association between occupational exposure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and respiratory symptoms in the Spanish population.
Arch Bronconeumol
; 60(1): 16-22, 2024 Jan.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
The aim of this study was to analyze the impact of occupational exposure on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and respiratory symptoms in the general Spanish population.METHODS:
This was a study nested in the Spanish EPISCAN II cross-sectional epidemiological study that included participants who had completed a structured questionnaire on their occupational history, a questionnaire on respiratory symptoms, and forced spirometry. The data were analyzed using Chi-square and Student's t tests and adjusted models of multiple linear regression and logistic regression.RESULTS:
We studied 7502 subjects, 51.1% women, with a mean age of 60±11 years. Overall, 53.2% reported some respiratory symptoms, 7.9% had respiratory symptoms during their work activity, 54.2% were or had been smokers, and 11.3% (851 subjects) met COPD criteria on spirometry. A total of 3056 subjects (40.7%) reported exposure to vapors, gases, dust or fumes (VGDF); occupational exposure to VGDF was independently associated with the presence of COPD (OR 1.22, 95% CI 1.03-1.44), respiratory symptoms (OR 1.45, 95% CI 1.30-1.61), and respiratory symptoms at work (OR 4.69, 95% CI 3.82-5.77), with a population attributable fraction for COPD of 8.2%.CONCLUSIONS:
Occupational exposure is associated with a higher risk of COPD and respiratory symptoms in the Spanish population. These results highlight the need to follow strict prevention measures to protect the respiratory health of workers.Palabras clave
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Asunto principal:
Exposición Profesional
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Enfermedad Pulmonar Obstructiva Crónica
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Enfermedades Profesionales
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
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Es
Revista:
Arch Bronconeumol
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
España
Pais de publicación:
España