Title
Assessment of Pulmonary Function Status among Textile Dyeing Industry Workers, Tamil Nadu, India
Authors
Shankar Subramaniam,Abbas Ganesan, Indiran Palanivel, Harrini Kumarsamy, Bharathkumar Boopathi,Naveenkumar Raju, Nithyaprakash Rajavel
Abstract
This study aimed to evaluate pulmonary function parameters, respiratory symptoms, and associated factors among dyeing industry workers compared to healthy controls. A comparative cross-sectional study design was employed to assess the differences in pulmonary function and respiratory symptoms between dyeing industry workers and healthy controls. The study was conducted within dyeing industries, where workers are regularly exposed to various chemicals, and compared with controls who were not exposed to such occupational hazards. The main outcome measures included pulmonary function parameters such as forced vital capacity (FVC) and forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR) as well as the prevalence of respiratory symptoms among dyeing industry workers compared to controls. Dyeing industry workers exhibited significantly reduced pulmonary function parameters compared to controls. Additionally, they experienced a higher prevalence of respiratory symptoms. Factors such as gender, education levels, specific work departments, and lack of personal protective equipment (PPE) were associated with increased odds of respiratory symptoms among dyeing industry workers. The study highlights the urgent need for tailored workplace safety interventions in dyeing industries. These interventions should include improved ventilation systems, dust control measures, and promotion of PPE usage to mitigate the risk of occupational respiratory diseases. Implementing comprehensive preventive strategies is crucial for safeguarding the respiratory health and well-being of workers in these settings
Keywords
Indoor Air Quality; Lung function tests; Respiratory health; Textile Dyeing; Experiments
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