Evidence of seasonal changes in airborne particulate matter concentration and occupation-specific variations in pulmonary function and haematological parameters among some workers in Enugu Southeast Nigeria: a randomized cross-sectional observational study

• Main Authors: Sam Chidi Ibeneme (Author), Rita Nkechi Ativie (Author), Georgian Chiaka Ibeneme (Author), Hellen Myezwa (Author), Amarachi Destiny Ezuma (Author), Amaka Nnamani (Author), Salome Ezeofor (Author), Maduabuchukwu Joseph Nwankwo (Author), Theresa Ucheoma Ettu (Author), Akachukwu Omumuagwula Nwosu (Author), Ifeoma Joy Okoye (Author), Gerhard Fortwengel (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Upsurge in cardiopulmonary dysfunctions in Enugu, Nigeria, involved mainly cement workers, automobile spray painters, woodworkers, and Cleaners and was worsened in the dry season, suggesting the need for an occupation-specific characterization of the disease features and seasonal...