Abstract
A cross-sectional health study of 101 cryolite workers was performed, using spirometry and a questionnaire. Multiple regression analysis revealed a significant correlation between the index of smoking and a decrease in FEV1 (per cent). There was no significant correlation between work-related exposure and lung function. Many cryolite workers described a group of symptoms appearing after 15 to 30 min of heavy dust exposure: nausea, followed by epigastric pain with relief after spontaneous or provoked vomiting. Thirty-four (33.6 per cent) workers complained of nausea, vomiting or diarrhoea in relation to work, compared to 3.8 per cent of 1752 men participating in the Copenhagen Male Study.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Journal of the Society of Occupational Medicine |
Vol/bind | 39 |
Udgave nummer | 4 |
Sider (fra-til) | 133-135 |
Antal sider | 3 |
ISSN | 0301-0023 |
Status | Udgivet - 1989 |