A cross-sectional analysis of respiratory ill-health among charcoal workers and its implications for strengthening occupational health services in southern Nigeria.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study was conducted to assess the concentration of air pollutants at charcoal sites, the dose-response relationship between site-based exposure levels to air pollutants and prevalence of respiratory symptoms among charcoal workers, and the measures these workers employ to safeguard their health.

Design

Cross-sectional but comparative design SETTING: Charcoal production kiln sites in Sapele, Delta State, Nigeria.

Participants

Overall 296 charcoal workers and age-matched, sex-matched and height-matched non-exposed traders (comparison group).

Primary and secondary outcome measures

The primary outcome measure was the prevalence of respiratory symptoms among charcoal workers while secondary outcomes included lung function indices as well as hazard co

SUBMITTER: Obiebi IP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6347919 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature