Blood leukocyte count as a systemic inflammatory biomarker associated with a more rapid spirometric decline in a large cohort of iron and steel industry workers

Blood leukocyte count as a systemic inflammatory biomarker associated with a more rapid spirometric decline in a large cohort of iron and steel industry workers

Abstract Objective Iron and steel industry workers are exposed to high levels of inhalable dust particles that contain various elements, including metals, and cause occupational lung diseases. We aim to assess the relationship between occupational dust exposure, systemic inflammation, and spirometri...

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Main Authors: Nan Kong, Guoshun Chen, Haitao Wang, Jianyu Li, Shuzhen Yin, Xue Cao, Tao Wang, Xin Li, Yanan Li, Huanling Zhang, Shanfa Yu, Jinglong Tang, Akshay Sood, Yuxin Zheng, Shuguang Leng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-09-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Subjects:
Longitudinal study
Steel dust exposure
White blood cell count
Lung function decline
Systemic inflammation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12931-021-01849-y

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12931-021-01849-y

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