A nested case-control study of the effects of dust exposure, smoking on COPD in coal workers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) represents a prevalent ailment, progressively surging within the ranks of coal mine laborers. The current study endeavors to elucidate the effects of dust exposure and smoking on COPD incidence amongst coal mine workers, while concurrently devising preventive strategies for this affliction.

Method

A nested case-control study was conducted encompassing 1,416 participants aged ≥ 18 years, spanning the duration from (2017-2018) until 2020. A meticulous matching process yielded a cohort of 708 COPD patients, each paired with a control subject, forming a harmonious 1:1 ratio. Multiple logistic regression analysis was employed to scrutinize the associations between smoking, dust exposure with COPD among coal workers.

Resul

SUBMITTER: Wang H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10588135 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature