Article detail · 2008
An epidemic of silicosis among former denim sandblasters
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- 2008
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Abstract
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Sandblasting denim using silica has emerged as a new cause of silicosis in Turkey. Following the discovery of several cases of silicosis in (young) workers who used this process, the frequency and main occupational risk factors of silicosis among former denim sandblasters in the region of Erzurum (Turkey) were evaluated. Demographic characteristics and information on working conditions were obtained by questionnaire and interview. In addition, spirometry testing was performed and chest radiographs were evaluated according to International Labour Office (ILO) classification of pneumoconioses in 157 former denim sandblasters. All subjects were male, with a mean (range) age of 23 (15-44) yrs. They had worked for a mean (range) of 36 (1-120) months, starting employment at a 17 (10-38) yrs of age. Most subjects (83%) had respiratory symptoms, especially dyspnoea (52%) but also chest pain (46%). Radiological evidence of silicosis (ILO score 1/0 or higher) was present in 77 (53%) out of 145 subjects with interpretable chest radiographs. These subjects had lower forced expiratory volume in one second and forced vital capacity. The risk of silicosis correlated with seniority (i.e. working as a foreman), exposure duration and number of places of work. Considering the high prevalence rate of silicosis in such workplaces, further problems are inevitable in the future unless effective measures are taken.
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67 publications in the local catalog that cite this work (OpenAlex reference match; not the full global list).
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- Silicosis Appears Inevitable Among Former Denim Sandblasters 2015
- Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperosteosis leading to snoring and dysphagia 2015
- Silicosis Appears Inevitable Among Former Denim Sandblasters 2015
- Silicosis Appears Inevitable Among Former Denim Sandblasters 2015
- Silicosis in Turkey: Is it an Endless Nightmare or is There Still Hope? 2018
- Silicosis in Denim Sandblasters 2011
- Silicosis in Denim Sandblasters 2011
- Immunomodulation and oxidative stress in denim sandblasting workers: changes caused by silica exposure. 2013
- Immunomodulation and oxidative stress in denim sandblasting workers changes caused by silica exposure 2013