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Respiratory symptoms and lung function in hemp workers.

E Zuskin1, B Kanceljak, D Pokrajac

  • 1Andrija Stampar School of Public Health, Zagreb, Yugoslavia.

British Journal of Industrial Medicine
|September 1, 1990
PubMed
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Hemp textile workers experience significant respiratory issues, including byssinosis and reduced lung function. Occupational exposure to hemp dust poses a substantial risk for developing acute and chronic lung diseases in these workers.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Medicine
  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Industrial Hygiene

Background:

  • Textile manufacturing involving soft hemp (C. sativa) can generate significant dust exposure.
  • Previous studies have indicated potential respiratory health risks associated with hemp dust exposure.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate respiratory symptoms and lung function abnormalities in hemp textile workers.
  • To assess the prevalence of byssinosis and other respiratory conditions in relation to hemp dust exposure.
  • To compare the respiratory health of hemp workers with a control group from a non-dusty industry.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study involving 84 female and 27 male hemp workers from two textile mills.
  • Inclusion of 49 female and 30 male workers from a non-dusty industry as controls.

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  • Assessment of chronic respiratory symptoms and lung function measurements, including across-shift changes and baseline values.

    • Main Results:

    • Female hemp workers showed a significantly higher prevalence of most chronic respiratory symptoms compared to controls.
    • High prevalence of byssinosis observed in both female (47.8-57.9%) and male (66.7%) hemp workers.
    • Statistically significant across-shift reductions in lung function (FEV1, FEF50) and reduced Monday baseline values were found in hemp workers.

    Conclusions:

    • Occupational exposure to hemp dust is a significant risk factor for respiratory symptoms and lung function impairment.
    • Hemp dust exposure is linked to the development of acute and chronic lung diseases in textile workers.
    • The findings underscore the need for effective dust control measures in hemp processing facilities.