Respiratory Diseases in Agate Grinding Workers in Iran
Background: Agate is a hard silica stone with bands of various colors, which is used in jewelry. The agate grinding workers are exposed to silica dust. Objective: To determine the prevalence of respiratory diseases in agate grinding workers and the associated factors. Methods: In this cross-sectio...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) Health Organization
2014-07-01
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| Series: | The International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine |
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| Online Access: | http://www.theijoem.com/ijoem/index.php/ijoem/article/view/350 |