Lung function abnormalities among garri processing workers in Ogbomoso, Nigeria

Lung function abnormalities among garri processing workers in Ogbomoso, Nigeria

Background: Local production of garri (cassava crisps) is associated with air pollution and consequently lung function abnormalities among garri processing workers. This study was aimed at describing lung function abnormalities among Nigerians engaged in cassava crisps (garri) processing. Methods: A...

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Main Authors: Taofeek Oloyede, Adeseye Abiodun Akintunde, Jamiu A Adeniran, Moses O Tanimowo, Emmanuel Ademola Fawibe, Alakija Kazeem Salami
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01
Series:Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal
Subjects:
garri workers
lung function abnormalities
nigeria
occupational hazard
spirometry
Online Access:http://www.npmj.org/article.asp?issn=1117-1936;year=2018;volume=25;issue=3;spage=149;epage=155;aulast=Oloyede

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