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Akshay Sood - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Among All Miners, Coal Miners Demonstrate a Disproportionately High Prevalence of Obstructive Spirometric Abnormality and Chronic Bronchitis.
Journal of occupational and environmental medicine, 2019Co-Authors: Akshay Sood, Xin Shore, Orrin Myers, Nour Assad, Charles Pollard, Linda S. CookAbstract:Objective To compare the prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) between Miners extracting coal versus other minerals. Methods The study population was based on New Mexico Miners, mostly Hispanic and American Indian, attending a rural community-based mobile screening clinic program between 1989 and 2014. We compared self-reported symptoms, lung diseases, and spirometric patterns between 1353 coal Miners and 4140 non-coal Miners. Results Obstruction was the most common abnormal spirometric pattern among all Miners (16.9%). Coal Miners were more likely to demonstrate an obstructive pattern and report chronic bronchitis symptoms than non-coal Miners (adjusted odds ratio [OR] = 1.24, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.03, 1.48; and OR = 1.47, 95% CI: 1.24, 1.75, respectively). These associations remained significant among never smoking Miners. Conclusions The prevention and management of COPD among coal Miners deserves greater emphasis by rural health care delivery systems.
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Greater Odds for Angina in Uranium Miners Than Nonuranium Miners in New Mexico.
Journal of occupational and environmental medicine, 2019Co-Authors: Vanessa J M Al Rashida, Orrin Myers, Nour Assad, Linda S. Cook, Xin Wang, Tawny W. Boyce, Elizabeth Kocher, Megan Moreno, Roger Karr, Akshay SoodAbstract:Objective The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that uranium Miners in New Mexico (NM) have a greater prevalence of cardiovascular disease than Miners who extracted the nonuranium ore. Methods NM-based current and former uranium Miners were compared with nonuranium Miners by using cross-sectional standardized questionnaire data from the Mining Dust in the United States (MiDUS) study from 1989 to 2016. Results Of the 7215 eligible Miners, most were men (96.3%). Uranium Miners (n = 3151, 43.7%) were older and diabetic, but less likely to currently smoke or use snuff (P ≤ 0.001 for all). After adjustment for covariates, uranium Miners were more likely to report angina (odds ratio 1.51, 95% confidence interval 1.23 to 1.85) than nonuranium Miners. Conclusion Our data suggest that along with screening for pulmonary diseases, uranium industry workers should be screened for cardiovascular diseases.
Jiali Yuan - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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occupational respiratory diseases of Miners from two gold mines in ghana
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2017Co-Authors: Esther Ayaaba, Jiali YuanAbstract:Objective: This study investigated respiratory disorders among gold Miners in Ghana, a sub-Saharan African country. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional exploratory design that employed quantitative methods was conducted among 1001 male workers from the Obuasi and Tarkwa mines from December 2015 to April 2016. A total of 1001 workers, consisting of 505 and 496 underground and surface Miners, respectively, were involved. The cross-sectional descriptive design was used because data was collected from participants of different experiences by selected participants at a time. Results: The study found significant association between age, educational background, marital status and drinking alcohol on respiratory disorders. The prevalence of asthma, pneumonia, bronchitis and emphysema were respectively 47.55%, 14.29%, 9.69% and 5.10%. Coughing was the most cited respiratory symptom (35.4%). Conclusions: The study documents important evidence on the level of respiratory disorders among Miners in Ghana. Instituting appropriate health education interventions and improving the working environment is critical to improving the overall health and preventing respiratory disorders among Miners.
Linda S. Cook - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Among All Miners, Coal Miners Demonstrate a Disproportionately High Prevalence of Obstructive Spirometric Abnormality and Chronic Bronchitis.
Journal of occupational and environmental medicine, 2019Co-Authors: Akshay Sood, Xin Shore, Orrin Myers, Nour Assad, Charles Pollard, Linda S. CookAbstract:Objective To compare the prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) between Miners extracting coal versus other minerals. Methods The study population was based on New Mexico Miners, mostly Hispanic and American Indian, attending a rural community-based mobile screening clinic program between 1989 and 2014. We compared self-reported symptoms, lung diseases, and spirometric patterns between 1353 coal Miners and 4140 non-coal Miners. Results Obstruction was the most common abnormal spirometric pattern among all Miners (16.9%). Coal Miners were more likely to demonstrate an obstructive pattern and report chronic bronchitis symptoms than non-coal Miners (adjusted odds ratio [OR] = 1.24, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.03, 1.48; and OR = 1.47, 95% CI: 1.24, 1.75, respectively). These associations remained significant among never smoking Miners. Conclusions The prevention and management of COPD among coal Miners deserves greater emphasis by rural health care delivery systems.
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Greater Odds for Angina in Uranium Miners Than Nonuranium Miners in New Mexico.
Journal of occupational and environmental medicine, 2019Co-Authors: Vanessa J M Al Rashida, Orrin Myers, Nour Assad, Linda S. Cook, Xin Wang, Tawny W. Boyce, Elizabeth Kocher, Megan Moreno, Roger Karr, Akshay SoodAbstract:Objective The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that uranium Miners in New Mexico (NM) have a greater prevalence of cardiovascular disease than Miners who extracted the nonuranium ore. Methods NM-based current and former uranium Miners were compared with nonuranium Miners by using cross-sectional standardized questionnaire data from the Mining Dust in the United States (MiDUS) study from 1989 to 2016. Results Of the 7215 eligible Miners, most were men (96.3%). Uranium Miners (n = 3151, 43.7%) were older and diabetic, but less likely to currently smoke or use snuff (P ≤ 0.001 for all). After adjustment for covariates, uranium Miners were more likely to report angina (odds ratio 1.51, 95% confidence interval 1.23 to 1.85) than nonuranium Miners. Conclusion Our data suggest that along with screening for pulmonary diseases, uranium industry workers should be screened for cardiovascular diseases.
Nour Assad - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Among All Miners, Coal Miners Demonstrate a Disproportionately High Prevalence of Obstructive Spirometric Abnormality and Chronic Bronchitis.
Journal of occupational and environmental medicine, 2019Co-Authors: Akshay Sood, Xin Shore, Orrin Myers, Nour Assad, Charles Pollard, Linda S. CookAbstract:Objective To compare the prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) between Miners extracting coal versus other minerals. Methods The study population was based on New Mexico Miners, mostly Hispanic and American Indian, attending a rural community-based mobile screening clinic program between 1989 and 2014. We compared self-reported symptoms, lung diseases, and spirometric patterns between 1353 coal Miners and 4140 non-coal Miners. Results Obstruction was the most common abnormal spirometric pattern among all Miners (16.9%). Coal Miners were more likely to demonstrate an obstructive pattern and report chronic bronchitis symptoms than non-coal Miners (adjusted odds ratio [OR] = 1.24, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.03, 1.48; and OR = 1.47, 95% CI: 1.24, 1.75, respectively). These associations remained significant among never smoking Miners. Conclusions The prevention and management of COPD among coal Miners deserves greater emphasis by rural health care delivery systems.
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Greater Odds for Angina in Uranium Miners Than Nonuranium Miners in New Mexico.
Journal of occupational and environmental medicine, 2019Co-Authors: Vanessa J M Al Rashida, Orrin Myers, Nour Assad, Linda S. Cook, Xin Wang, Tawny W. Boyce, Elizabeth Kocher, Megan Moreno, Roger Karr, Akshay SoodAbstract:Objective The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that uranium Miners in New Mexico (NM) have a greater prevalence of cardiovascular disease than Miners who extracted the nonuranium ore. Methods NM-based current and former uranium Miners were compared with nonuranium Miners by using cross-sectional standardized questionnaire data from the Mining Dust in the United States (MiDUS) study from 1989 to 2016. Results Of the 7215 eligible Miners, most were men (96.3%). Uranium Miners (n = 3151, 43.7%) were older and diabetic, but less likely to currently smoke or use snuff (P ≤ 0.001 for all). After adjustment for covariates, uranium Miners were more likely to report angina (odds ratio 1.51, 95% confidence interval 1.23 to 1.85) than nonuranium Miners. Conclusion Our data suggest that along with screening for pulmonary diseases, uranium industry workers should be screened for cardiovascular diseases.
Orrin Myers - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Among All Miners, Coal Miners Demonstrate a Disproportionately High Prevalence of Obstructive Spirometric Abnormality and Chronic Bronchitis.
Journal of occupational and environmental medicine, 2019Co-Authors: Akshay Sood, Xin Shore, Orrin Myers, Nour Assad, Charles Pollard, Linda S. CookAbstract:Objective To compare the prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) between Miners extracting coal versus other minerals. Methods The study population was based on New Mexico Miners, mostly Hispanic and American Indian, attending a rural community-based mobile screening clinic program between 1989 and 2014. We compared self-reported symptoms, lung diseases, and spirometric patterns between 1353 coal Miners and 4140 non-coal Miners. Results Obstruction was the most common abnormal spirometric pattern among all Miners (16.9%). Coal Miners were more likely to demonstrate an obstructive pattern and report chronic bronchitis symptoms than non-coal Miners (adjusted odds ratio [OR] = 1.24, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.03, 1.48; and OR = 1.47, 95% CI: 1.24, 1.75, respectively). These associations remained significant among never smoking Miners. Conclusions The prevention and management of COPD among coal Miners deserves greater emphasis by rural health care delivery systems.
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Greater Odds for Angina in Uranium Miners Than Nonuranium Miners in New Mexico.
Journal of occupational and environmental medicine, 2019Co-Authors: Vanessa J M Al Rashida, Orrin Myers, Nour Assad, Linda S. Cook, Xin Wang, Tawny W. Boyce, Elizabeth Kocher, Megan Moreno, Roger Karr, Akshay SoodAbstract:Objective The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that uranium Miners in New Mexico (NM) have a greater prevalence of cardiovascular disease than Miners who extracted the nonuranium ore. Methods NM-based current and former uranium Miners were compared with nonuranium Miners by using cross-sectional standardized questionnaire data from the Mining Dust in the United States (MiDUS) study from 1989 to 2016. Results Of the 7215 eligible Miners, most were men (96.3%). Uranium Miners (n = 3151, 43.7%) were older and diabetic, but less likely to currently smoke or use snuff (P ≤ 0.001 for all). After adjustment for covariates, uranium Miners were more likely to report angina (odds ratio 1.51, 95% confidence interval 1.23 to 1.85) than nonuranium Miners. Conclusion Our data suggest that along with screening for pulmonary diseases, uranium industry workers should be screened for cardiovascular diseases.
