Assessment of paper dust exposure and chronic respiratory symptoms among paper factory workers in, Ethiopia; a comparative cross-sectional study

Assessment of paper dust exposure and chronic respiratory symptoms among paper factory workers in, Ethiopia; a comparative cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Workers in pulp and paper factories are continuously exposed to paper dust. Excessive exposure to paper dust can cause respiratory disease. Information about the prevalence of chronic respiratory symptoms and dust exposure levels among workers in pulp and paper factories is not a...

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Main Authors: Bereket Meskele Negash, Samson Wakuma Abaya, Teferi Abegaz, Abera Kumie Takele, Worku Tefera Mekonnen, Hager Badima Negatu, Tamene Tesema Gintamo, Teshome Tamirat, Gelaneh Kusse Koirita
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-02-01
Series:BMC Pulmonary Medicine
Subjects:
Paper dust exposure
Chronic respiratory symptoms
Paper worker
Ethiopia
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-023-02338-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-023-02338-2

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