Hearing loss and respiratory health symptoms among large-scale sawmill workers of the timber processing factories within the Gert Sibande District Municipality: a comparative cross-sectional study

Hearing loss and respiratory health symptoms among large-scale sawmill workers of the timber processing factories within the Gert Sibande District Municipality: a comparative cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Occupational exposure to wood dust may cause respiratory illnesses, while prolonged exposure to loud noise may cause noise-induced hearing loss. Objective The objective of the study was to assess the prevalence of hearing loss and respiratory symptoms among large-scale sawmill wo...

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Main Authors: Moeletsi Rathipe, Selepeng France Raphela
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-06-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Wood dust
Respiratory symptoms
Noise
Sawmill workers
Hearing loss
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-16086-9

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-16086-9

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