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    Tannery work exposes individuals to chromium and leather dust, potentially harming lung function. This study found reduced pulmonary function in tannery workers, worsening with longer exposure durations.

    Area of Science:

    • Occupational Health
    • Pulmonary Medicine
    • Environmental Health

    Background:

    • Tannery workers face occupational hazards from chromium and leather dust.
    • Exposure to these agents can lead to respiratory and dermal issues.
    • Understanding the impact on lung function is crucial for worker safety.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the effect of chromium and leather dust on pulmonary functions in tannery workers.
    • To determine the correlation between the duration of exposure and respiratory function decline.
    • To provide baseline data for implementing preventive measures in tanneries.

    Main Methods:

    • Pulmonary function tests were conducted on 130 tannery workers and 130 unexposed office workers.
    • Measurements included forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1), forced expiratory flow rate (FEF25-75%), and peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR).

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    • Tannery workers exhibited reduced FEV1, FVC, FEV1/FVC ratio, FEF25-75%, and PEFR compared to predicted values and controls.
    • Pulmonary function declined with increasing years of exposure to leather dust.
    • Smokers among tannery workers showed a more significant decline in lung function.

    Conclusions:

    • Occupational exposure to chromium and leather dust negatively impacts tannery workers' lung function.
    • The duration of exposure is a critical factor in respiratory function decline.
    • Findings support the need for legal implementation of preventive measures to protect tannery workers' respiratory health.