Author:

• Viviane Martins Mana Salicio - Salicio, V.M.M. - Cuiabá, MT - UNIC- Universidade de Cuiabá - <vivimana@hotmail.com>

Co-author(s):

• Clóvis Botelho - Botelho, C. - UFMT - Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso - <fbotelho@terra.com.br>
• Ageo Mário Cândido da Silva - Silva, A.M.C. - UFMT- Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso - <ageoms@hotmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5293-9413
• Marcos Adriano Salicio - Salicio, Marcos Adriano - Cuiaba, mato grosso - UNIVAG - Centro Universitário de Várzea Grande - <masalicio@hotmail.com>

Thematic Area:

Saúde e Trabalho

Abstract:

ABSTRACT
Objective - To assess lung function in workers of ceramic industries in the municipality of Várzea Grande - Mato Grosso. Method - Cross-sectional study of 183 workers of the ceramic town of Várzea Grande-MT. To identify socio-demographic factors, environmental factors and smoking was used a structured questionnaire and to the pulmonary function evaluation was performed spirometry. We performed descriptive analysis, bivariate and multiple Poisson regression. Results - The workers are mostly male (94%) predominating individuals aged 39 years (74.9%). The prevalence of respiratory symptoms was 44.9% (82/183), 14.8% (27/183) patients with symptoms considered serious and 30.1% (55/183) non-serious symptoms. Associations were found abnormal pulmonary function with the variables exposure time and substance inhaled. Employees with four or more years of exposure had 1.99 times more lung function changes that individuals with exposure time of up to 3 years (95% CI = 1.05 to 3.77), individuals who had inhaled dust and mold release 2.97 times the change in lung function (95% CI = 1.09 to 8.10). Conclusion - The change in lung function in workers assessed is related to longer exposure and inhalation of dust and mold release.

Keywords:

Occupational Health spirometry ceramics

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