Pneumoconiosis and pulmonary function defects in silica-exposed fire brick workers.

From: Archives of Environmental Health | Date: May 1, 1996| Author: | Copyright information

This study was conducted to investigate the health effects of exposure to silica dust in firebrick manufacturing plants. A cross-sectional study was designed, and the health effects in 526 exposed workers were compared with 164 nonexposed control workers. The medical examination included chest x-rays, pulmonary function tests, and a respiratory symptom questionnaire. Radiological evidence of pneumoconiosis was evident in 6.9% of the exposed firebrick workers, and the prevalence of pneumoconiosis increased with duration of employment. No differences in forced vital capacity were noted between ...

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