Lung Function Impact from Working in the Pre-Revolution Libyan Quarry Industry

The purpose of this study was to determine the lung impact from working within the Libyan quarry industry, and if the length of work impacted the degree of degradation. Eighty three workers from eight silica quarries in the Nafusa Mountains of Libya opted to participate. These quarries were working...

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Main Authors: Marwan M. Draid, Khaled M. Ben-Elhaj, Ashraf M. Ali, Kendra K. Schmid, Shawn G. Gibbs
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-05-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/12/5/5006