Relationship between Silica Dust Exposure and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Workers of Dust Generating Industries of District Peshawar

Background: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a common cause of morbidity worldwide. This study was conducted to assess the relationship between silica dust inhalation and COPD among workers of dust generating industries. Materials & Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted in...

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Main Authors: Bushra Iftikhar, Muhammad Hussain Khan, Hamid Hussain, Mazhar Iqbal, Ghulam Sarwar Jadoon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Gomal Medical College, D.I.Khan, Pakistan 2004-06-01
Series:Gomal Journal of Medical Sciences
Online Access:http://gjms.com.pk/ojs24/index.php/gjms/article/view/158