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  • Pulmonology
  • Environmental Medicine

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  • Previous research indicated elevated chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) risk in construction workers at Department of Energy (DOE) facilities.
  • A larger cohort study was conducted to provide a more detailed analysis of COPD risk, including for those starting employment post-1995.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the prevalence of COPD among construction workers at DOE facilities.
  • To identify specific trades with the highest COPD risk.
  • To analyze COPD risk based on employment periods, including post-1995.

Main Methods:

  • Analyzed spirometry data from 17,941 workers, defining COPD as a FEV1/FVC ratio below the lower limit of normal.
  • Conducted stratified analyses by demographics and trade, and logistic regression to assess risk factors.
  • Controlled for age, gender, race/ethnicity, BMI, and smoking status.

Main Results:

  • Overall COPD prevalence was 13.4%, with 67.4% classified as moderate to severe.
  • Construction workers had a significantly increased risk of COPD (OR=1.34) and severe COPD (OR=1.61) compared to non-construction workers.
  • Cement masons/bricklayers (OR=2.36) and roofers (OR=2.22) exhibited the highest COPD risks.

Conclusions:

  • Construction workers are at a heightened risk for developing COPD.
  • Findings underscore the importance of preventing smoking and minimizing occupational exposures.
  • While not statistically significant, elevated risk patterns were observed for workers employed after 1995.