| Document ID (ISN) | 61268 |
| CIS number |
93-1901 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0271-3586 - American Journal of Industrial Medicine |
| Year |
1993 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Zejda J.E., Hurst T.S., Barber E.M., Rhodes C., Dosman J.A. |
| Title |
Respiratory health status in swine producers using respiratory protective devices |
| Bibliographic information |
May 1993, Vol.23, No.5, p.743-750. 14 ref. |
| Abstract |
A cross-sectional survey on respiratory health in swine producers showed that 30% of 301 men examined usually used a dust mask when working inside a barn. They did not differ significantly from non-users of dust masks in respect of respiratory symptoms and lung function. This analysis was undertaken to determine whether the respiratory health of dust mask users was associated with reasons for their having started to use individual respiratory protection. The subjects were recontacted in order to identify those who started using a mask deliberately to prevent symptoms (42 men) and those who started using protection because of pre-existing respiratory symptoms (44 men). Not unexpectedly, between-group comparisons of respiratory symptoms and lung function suggest that swine producers who wear dust masks for preventive purposes have better respiratory health than those who wear dust masks because of symptoms or those who do not use individual respiratory protection. Further studies are needed to evaluate the full impact of respiratory protection in these workers. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
livestock rearing; swine; respirators; personal protective equipment; respiratory diseases |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
Canada; comparative study; epidemiologic study; symptoms |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Canada |
| Subject(s) |
Agriculture, fishing, animal husbandry
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Industries and occupations
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| Browse category(ies) |
Livestock rearing
Diseases of the respiratory system (except for pneumoconiosis & similar)
Animal hazards
Respiratory protection
Personal protection
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