Airflow Obstruction Among Ever-Employed U.S. Adults Aged 18–79 Years by Industry and Occupation: NHANES 2007–2008 to 2011–2012

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• Personal Author:
  Doney B ; Frenk SM ; Hale J ; Halldin, Cara N. ; Kurth L
• Description:
  Introduction: This study estimated the prevalence of spirometry-defined airflow obstruction by industry and occupation and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) among ever-employed U.S. adults. Methods: Data came from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2007-2008 to 2011-2012, a nationally representative study of the non-institutionalized civilian U.S. population. Data on respondent's current and/or longest held job were used to create prevalence estimates and adjusted prevalence odds ratios (PORs) for airflow obstruction and COPD. Results: Among ever-employed U.S. adults, airflow obstruction prevalence was 12.40% and COPD was 3.47%. High airflow obstruction prevalence and significant PORs were reported in mining; manufacturing; construction; and services to buildings industries as well as extraction; bookbinders, prepress, and printing; installers and repairers; and construction occupations. Conclusion: Prevalence of airflow obstruction varies by industry and occupation. Industries and occupations with increased risk were identified using the most current NHANES data including detailed occupations and spirometry. Description provided by NIOSH
• Subjects:
  • Epidemiology
  • Lung
  • Occupational Exposure
  • Occupational Health
  • Respiratory Function Tests
  • Respiratory System
  • Safety
• Keywords:
  • Spirometry
  • Lung function
  • Epidemiology
  • Surveillance
  • Occupations
  • Airway obstruction
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • COPD
  • Occupational exposure
  • Author Keywords: airflow obstruction
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• ISSN:
  0271-3586
• Document Type:
  Text
• Genre:
  Journal Article
• Place as Subject:
  Maryland ; OSHA Region 3 ; West Virginia
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Division:
  RHD - Respiratory Health Division
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Pages in Document:
  30-42
• Volume:
  62
• Issue:
  1
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20053921
• Citation:
  Am J Ind Med 2019 Jan; 62(1):30-42
• Contact Point Address:
  Laura Kurth, Surveillance Branch, Respiratory Health Division, NIOSH, 1095 Willowdale Rd., HG900.2, Morgantown, WV 26505
• Email:
  lkurth@cdc.gov
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2019
• Peer Reviewed:
  True
• Source Full Name:
  American Journal of Industrial Medicine
• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/216590/cdc_216590_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 534.75 KB]
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
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