Pulmonary Function in Jute Dust‐Exposed Workers: A Dose‐Response Relationship
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Pulmonary function of jute mill workers from West Bengal, India
______________________________________________________________________________________________ Background: Jute industry workers constantly exposed themselves to jute dust and are at risk of impairment of lung function. Investigation on various studies revealed the effects of exposure to jute dust but limited studies so far undertaken regarding its bearing on pulmonary function of jute workers ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Occupational Health
سال: 1997
ISSN: 1341-9145,1348-9585
DOI: 10.1539/joh.39.313