Association between exposure in the cement production industry and non-malignant respiratory effects: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Based on findings from a systematic literature search, we present and discuss the evidence for an association between exposure to cement dust and non-malignant respiratory effects in cement production workers.

Design and setting

Systematic literature searches (MEDLINE and Embase) were performed. Outcomes were restricted to respiratory symptoms, lung function indices, asthma, chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pneumoconiosis, induced sputum or fraction of exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) measurements.

Participants

The studies included exposed cement production workers and non-exposed or low-exposed referents.

Primary and secondary outcomes

The searches yielded 594 references, and 26 articles were included. Cross-sectional studies sh

SUBMITTER: Fell AKM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5775470 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature