JOEM: Morality Associated with Occupational Exposure (January 2023)-JOEM: Morality Associated with Occupational Exposure (January 2023)

JOEM: Morality Associated with Occupational Exposure (January 2023)

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A study conducted in Helsinki, Finland investigated the mortality associated with different obstructive lung diseases, occupational exposure, and their combined effect. The study included 6,062 participants who were divided based on their self-reported diagnoses of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and their occupational exposure. The results showed that high occupational exposure increased overall mortality, but not respiratory-related mortality. Additionally, participants with coexisting asthma and COPD had higher overall and respiratory-related hazards of mortality. The study highlights the importance of occupational health and safety measures in preventing premature mortality, particularly in individuals with preexisting chronic lower airway diseases. The findings suggest that individuals working in occupations with high occupational exposure to airborne particles should take precautions and use protective elements, especially if they have existing respiratory conditions. Further research and development are recommended to minimize occupational respiratory exposure.

Keywords

Helsinki

Finland

mortality

obstructive lung diseases

occupational exposure

combined effect

asthma

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

respiratory-related mortality

occupational health and safety measures