Ankrah T C
West Afr J Med. 1989 Apr-Jun;8(2):98-105.
A survey of respiratory symptoms were carried out among 200 female and 734 male workers in the Jute Factory at Kumasi. Dust concentration was also measured in various sections of the factory. The Batching and Preparing sections of the factory were the most dusty areas. Respiratory symptoms were commoner (or worse) in those working in dusty areas of the factory than office workers who work in a relatively clean environment. Occurrence of symptoms was related to degree but not the duration of exposure. Prevalence of symptoms was not influenced by age or sex but was increased by smoking. Cough, and sputum were the commonest symptoms. There were no significant objective signs of airways obstruction. Monday tightness and wheeze were rare complaints among the jute workers.
在库马西的一家黄麻厂，对200名女工和734名男工进行了呼吸道症状调查。同时还对该厂各个区域的粉尘浓度进行了测量。该厂的配料和准备车间是粉尘最多的区域。在工厂粉尘区域工作的工人比在相对清洁环境中工作的办公室职员出现呼吸道症状的情况更普遍（或更严重）。症状的出现与接触程度有关，而与接触持续时间无关。症状的患病率不受年龄或性别的影响，但吸烟会使其增加。咳嗽和咳痰是最常见的症状。没有明显的气道阻塞客观体征。周一胸闷和喘息在黄麻厂工人中是罕见的主诉。
