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Chronic bronchitis and emphysema among workers exposed to dust, vapors, or fumes by industry and occupation
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2022
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Source: Arch Environ Occup Health. 77(7):525-529
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Alternative Title:Arch Environ Occup Health
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Description:Exposures to dust, vapors, or fumes (DVF) are associated with chronic bronchitis (CB) and emphysema. The 2007-2012 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data were used to estimate age-standardized prevalence of CB and emphysema among ever-employed adults by exposure status and industry and occupation groups. Age-standardized CB and emphysema prevalence were 2.3% and 1.9%, respectively. Of the estimated 111 million U.S. workers exposed to DVF, 2.7% reported CB and 2.8% reported emphysema. Workers in the "accommodation, food services" industry and "food preparation, serving related" occupations were more likely to report CB and emphysema. Current findings indicate that workplace exposures may be associated with high prevalence of CB and emphysema in certain industry and occupational groups. Early diagnosis and identifying associated workplace exposures are important steps in CB and emphysema prevention efforts.
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Pubmed ID:34309492
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Pubmed Central ID:PMC8789932
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Volume:77
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Issue:7
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