Impacts of PM2.5 on respiratory system among traffic policemen
Background: Malaysian traffic policemen are constantly exposed to unhealthy air in the outdoor environment, which results in various health problems. This study investigates the relationship of the personal exposure level to PM2.5 and lung functions in traffic policemen in Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bah...
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| author | Mohamad Jamil, Putri Anis Syahira Karuppiah, Karmegam Mohammad Yusof, Nur Athirah Diyana Rasdi, Irniza Md Tamrin, Shamsul Bahri How, Vivien H., Nurul Maizura S., Sivasankar |
| author_facet | Mohamad Jamil, Putri Anis Syahira Karuppiah, Karmegam Mohammad Yusof, Nur Athirah Diyana Rasdi, Irniza Md Tamrin, Shamsul Bahri How, Vivien H., Nurul Maizura S., Sivasankar |
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| description | Background: Malaysian traffic policemen are constantly exposed to unhealthy air in the outdoor environment, which results in various health problems. This study investigates the relationship of the personal exposure level to PM2.5 and lung functions in traffic policemen in Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru. Methods: A pulmonary function test using a spirometer was carried out to measure the lung function of the traffic policemen. The personal exposure level to PM2.5 was measured using a pump with a PVC filter and 5.0μm pore size. A questionnaire requesting the background data, such as age, height, and weight, was also used for testing lung function abnormalities. Results: The PM2.5 personal exposure level was found to be significantly related to lung function (predicted FEV1 and predicted FVC) at p-value < 0.05. Conclusions: Traffic policemen are mainly exposed to physical hazards from traffic pollutants emitted by vehicles, such as fine particles and particulate matter. The findings of this study indicate that there is a trend of lung function deterioration among traffic policemen. These baseline data can serve as a reference for the top management of traffic police to aid in the development of occupational safety and health guidelines for police officers, as the traffic police are not covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA, Act 514 1994). |
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| spelling | upm.eprints-893062021-09-03T08:09:09Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/89306/ Impacts of PM2.5 on respiratory system among traffic policemen Mohamad Jamil, Putri Anis Syahira Karuppiah, Karmegam Mohammad Yusof, Nur Athirah Diyana Rasdi, Irniza Md Tamrin, Shamsul Bahri How, Vivien H., Nurul Maizura S., Sivasankar Background: Malaysian traffic policemen are constantly exposed to unhealthy air in the outdoor environment, which results in various health problems. This study investigates the relationship of the personal exposure level to PM2.5 and lung functions in traffic policemen in Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru. Methods: A pulmonary function test using a spirometer was carried out to measure the lung function of the traffic policemen. The personal exposure level to PM2.5 was measured using a pump with a PVC filter and 5.0μm pore size. A questionnaire requesting the background data, such as age, height, and weight, was also used for testing lung function abnormalities. Results: The PM2.5 personal exposure level was found to be significantly related to lung function (predicted FEV1 and predicted FVC) at p-value < 0.05. Conclusions: Traffic policemen are mainly exposed to physical hazards from traffic pollutants emitted by vehicles, such as fine particles and particulate matter. The findings of this study indicate that there is a trend of lung function deterioration among traffic policemen. These baseline data can serve as a reference for the top management of traffic police to aid in the development of occupational safety and health guidelines for police officers, as the traffic police are not covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA, Act 514 1994). IOS Press 2020 Article PeerReviewed text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/89306/1/RESPI.pdf Mohamad Jamil, Putri Anis Syahira and Karuppiah, Karmegam and Mohammad Yusof, Nur Athirah Diyana and Rasdi, Irniza and Md Tamrin, Shamsul Bahri and How, Vivien and H., Nurul Maizura and S., Sivasankar (2020) Impacts of PM2.5 on respiratory system among traffic policemen. WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation, 66 (1). 25 - 29. ISSN 1051-9815; ESSN: 1875-9270 https://content.iospress.com/articles/work/wor203147 10.3233/WOR-203147 |
| spellingShingle | Mohamad Jamil, Putri Anis Syahira Karuppiah, Karmegam Mohammad Yusof, Nur Athirah Diyana Rasdi, Irniza Md Tamrin, Shamsul Bahri How, Vivien H., Nurul Maizura S., Sivasankar Impacts of PM2.5 on respiratory system among traffic policemen |
| title | Impacts of PM2.5 on respiratory system among traffic policemen |
| title_full | Impacts of PM2.5 on respiratory system among traffic policemen |
| title_fullStr | Impacts of PM2.5 on respiratory system among traffic policemen |
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| title_short | Impacts of PM2.5 on respiratory system among traffic policemen |
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