Association between occupational exposure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and respiratory symptoms in the Spanish population
Arch. bronconeumol. (Ed. impr.)
; 60(1): 16-22, enero 2024. tab, graf
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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.MethodsThis 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.ResultsWe 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 1.031.44), respiratory symptoms (OR 1.45, 95% CI 1.301.61), and respiratory symptoms at work (OR 4.69, 95% CI 3.825.77), with a population attributable fraction for COPD of 8.2%.ConclusionsOccupational 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. (AU)Palavras-chave
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06-national
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ES
Base de dados:
IBECS
Assunto principal:
Espirometria
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Tabagismo
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Exposição Ocupacional
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Doença Pulmonar Obstrutiva Crônica
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Arch. bronconeumol. (Ed. impr.)
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article