Diesel Engine Exhaust Exposure in Relation to Lung Cancer in Long-Haul Truck Drivers: An Eight-Step Concept Analysis

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• Personal Author:
  Harris C ; Heaton K ; Vance DE
• Description:
  Background: Long-haul truck drivers (LHTDs) face a number of occupational hazards. One such hazard is exposure to diesel engine exhaust (DEE). However, this concept has yet to be analyzed. To address this gap, a concept analysis was conducted to explore the effects of DEE in relation to lung cancer. Methods: Walker and Avant's eight-step concept analysis method was utilized: concept selection, analysis purpose, concept uses, defining attributes, model case, borderline case, antecedents and consequences, and empirical referents. PubMed, Scopus, and CINAHL databases were searched for relevant literature. Findings: Diesel engine exhaust was identified as a mixture of gases and particulates that are considered carcinogenic. Defining attributes of DEE for truckers include respiratory effects such as decreased peak flow and increased airway resistance leading to symptoms such as a phlegm-producing cough, eye and throat irritation, exacerbation of asthma symptoms, and allergic responses. The identified level of DEE exposure associated with these attributes is 75 µg EC/m3 for 1 to 2 hours daily or a long-term exposure of 10 µg EC/m3. The conceptual definition of DEE in truckers was illustrated by the attributes, antecedents, consequences, model case, and empirical referents. Conclusion: Lung cancer was identified as a significant consequence of occupational DEE exposure for LHTDs. This analysis highlights the need for future research to develop interventions that will safeguard truckers from the adverse health effects of DEE exposure. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Lung Lung Diseases Neoplasms Occupational Exposure Occupational Health Particulate Matter Respiratory System Respiratory Tract Diseases Safety
• Keywords:
  Author Keywords: Trucking Industry Cancer Risk Diesel Exhaust Gases Long-haul Truck Driver Lung Cancer Lung Function Lung Neoplasms Occupational Exposure Occupational Exposures Particulates Truck Drivers Trucking

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• ISSN:
  2165-0799
• Document Type:
  Text
• Funding:
  Grant
• Genre:
  Journal Article
• Place as Subject:
  Alabama ; OSHA Region 4
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Pages in Document:
  314-326
• Volume:
  72
• Issue:
  8
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20069724
• Citation:
  Workplace Health Saf 2024 Aug; 72(8):314-326
• Contact Point Address:
  Cara Harris, BSN, RN, School of Nursing, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35294-1210
• Email:
  charris4@uab.edu
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2024
• Performing Organization:
  University of Alabama at Birmingham
• Peer Reviewed:
  True
• Start Date:
  20050701
• Source Full Name:
  Workplace Health & Safety
• End Date:
  20270630
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
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