Use of Low-Cost Particle Counters for Cotton Dust Exposure Assessment in Textile Mills in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
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DOI: 10.1093/annweh/wxab102
Abstract: Abstract Objective There is a lack of consensus on methods for cotton dust measurement in the textile industry, and techniques vary between countries—relying mostly on cumbersome, traditional approaches. We undertook comparisons of standard, gravimetric methods… read more here.
Keywords: cotton dust; textile; low cost; particle counters ... See more keywords
MultiTex RCT – a multifaceted intervention package for protection against cotton dust exposure among textile workers – a cluster randomized controlled trial in Pakistan: study protocol
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DOI: 10.1186/s13063-019-3743-3
Abstract: BackgroundIn the Pakistani textile industry the prevalence of workplace respiratory illnesses, including byssinosis, is high. The MultiTex RCT study aims to determine the effectiveness of a multifaceted intervention package in reducing dust levels in cotton… read more here.
Keywords: cotton dust; intervention; cotton; textile workers ... See more keywords
The Cotton Dust-Related Allergic Asthma: Prevalence and Associated Factors among Textile Workers in Nam Dinh Province, Vietnam
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18189813
Abstract: Objective: To determine the prevalence of cotton dust-related allergic asthma and associated factors among textile workers in Nam Dinh province, Vietnam. Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed with 1082 workers in two textile garment companies… read more here.
Keywords: cotton dust; dust related; related allergic; asthma ... See more keywords
Effect Of Cotton Dust Exposure On Respiratory Health Outcomes Among Textile Workers.
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DOI: 10.55519/jamc-01-10901
Abstract: BACKGROUND Cotton dust is generated during various textile manufacturing processes. Only a few studies from Pakistan assessed cotton dust exposure and explored the relationship of duration of work in the textile industry with respiratory health… read more here.
Keywords: respiratory; cotton dust; dust; dust exposure ... See more keywords