The effect of occupational exposure to organic dust on lung function parameters among African industrial workers: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Inadequate ventilation and improper use of personal protective equipment are often observed in many occupational settings with a high risk of dust and other fine particle exposure. Workers who are exposed to dust at work may suffer from respiratory difficulties. Previous systematic reviews on organic dust exposure and its association with respiratory health outcomes did not provide a comprehensive assessment. Therefore, the objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to summarize the reported effects of organic dust exposure on lung function parameters among African industrial workers.

Methods

A compressive literature search was conducted in PubMed, MEDLINE, Google Scholar, Embase, the Web of Science, African Journals Online, and ScienceDirect data

SUBMITTER: Ashuro Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11563806 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature