Respiratory symptoms and pulmonary function in male wooden furniture workers exposed to wood dust in Kota Bharu, Kelantan

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2006
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Sidek, Mohd Yusof
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Pusat Pengajian Sains Perubatan, Universiti Sains Malaysia
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CONCLUSIONS: We therefore conclude that the level of knowledge, attitude and practice in relation to the health hazards of wood dust exposure in the exposed group was unsatisfactory compared to the non-exposed group and chronic occupational wood dusts exposure can lead to higher prevalence of respiratory symptoms and abnormal respiratory function among exposed group.
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Respiratory tract diseases
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