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    Area of Science:

    • Occupational Health
    • Pulmonary Medicine
    • Environmental Health

    Background:

    • Stone crushing exposes workers to silica dust, a known respiratory hazard.
    • Occupational lung disorders are a significant concern in industries involving dust exposure.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess lung function in male stone crushers exposed to silica dust.
    • To compare pulmonary function parameters between stone crushers and healthy controls.

    Main Methods:

    • A cross-sectional observational study involving 120 male stone crushers and 120 age-matched healthy male controls.
    • Pulmonary function was evaluated using computerized spirometry, measuring forced expiratory flow rate (FEF25-75%) and peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR).

    Main Results:

    • Stone crushers exhibited significantly reduced FEF25-75% and PEFR compared to controls.
    • Lung function parameters showed a progressive decrease with increasing duration of exposure among stone crushers.

    Conclusions:

    • Stone crushers in the Marathwada region are at risk of developing lung disorders due to silica dust exposure.
    • Reduced FEF25-75% and PEFR serve as indicators of silica dust-induced lung impairment in this population.