[Epidemiological study of gem worker's silicosis].
Zhonghua Lao Dong Wei Sheng Zhi Ye Bing Za Zhi
; 21(3): 166-8, 2003 Jun.
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| ID: mdl-14761472
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To study the hazards of gem dusts and the epidemiological features of the occurrence of gem worker's silicosis (GWS).METHODS:
Epidemiological investigation in a gem factory in Guangdong province was carried out.RESULTS:
The average dusts concentration in workshop was 2.3 mg/m(3), average free silica content was 94.64%. There were 47 patients diagnosed as silicosis. The prevalence of GWS was 4.58% (47/ 1,027). The age of patients suffering from silicosis and the duration of dust exposure were (27.04 +/- 3.25) years and (4.67 +/- 1.17) years respectively. Chest radiographic examination showed mainly small round opacities "q". The incidences of GWS complicated by pulmonary tuberculosis, spontaneous pneumothorax and pulmonary emphysema were 10.64%, 10.64%, 44.68% respectively.CONCLUSION:
The hazards of gem dust to workers might be serious. Higher incidence, younger age suffered from silicosis, shorter duration of dust exposure, more complications, and poorer prognosis in gem workers appeared to be the main epidemiological features of GWS in Guangdong.
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Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Silicosis
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Enfermedades Profesionales
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
Zh
Año:
2003
Tipo del documento:
Article