Occupational hazards associated with respiratory symptoms among tannery and civil workers in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Work-related respiratory ailments cause 10-20% of chronic respiratory diseases in hundreds of millions of people of all ages. Tanning workers endure toxic chemicals and poor air quality. Prevalence and occupational risk factors for Bangladesh's respiratory illnesses are unknown. Bangladeshi tannery and civil workers were assessed for respiratory symptoms and risk factors. The aim of this research is to find out the factors which can cause respiratory problems among tannery workers as well as demonstrate the disparities in the prevalence of respiratory symptoms among tannery workers and other civil workers to address their vulnerability.

Method

A cross-sectional study was performed from 23 March to April 2023. Using stratified sampling, we included 400 participants

SUBMITTER: Hossain S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12506177 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature