Impacts Of Marble Industry On Respiratory Health Of Workers In Hattar Industry Haripur, Pakistan

Abstract

Pakistan having 297-billion-ton reserves of marble is one of those countries that are rich with raw marble. The study was carried out at Hattar sector Haripur, which is a manufacturing facility in the district of Haripur, Kpk province of Pakistan. The goal of this study was to assess occupational safety and respiratory health trends in the marble sector. The study concentrated specifically on the consequences marble dust may have on lung function and the environment. Lung function data were compared between a control group and a subject group made up of marble industry workers in order to evaluate respiratory health. Before and after bronchodilation, measurements were taken for forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), and the FEV1/FVC ratio. The study also investigated the prevalence of obstructive and restrictive lung diseases using FVC and FEV1 measures. It was demonstrated that all groups, including the subject group of workers in the marble business, had more instances of obstructive and restrictive lung function patterns than the control group. This suggests a potential link between occupational exposure to the marble industry and an increased risk of obstructive or restrictive lung conditions. The study also provided a correlation matrix that examined the connection between lung function measurements and demographic factors. In the final analysis, this study emphasizes the detrimental effects on respiratory health brought on by exposure to marble dust in the marble business. The findings establish a platform for additional research and treatments aimed at boosting respiratory health among workers in this industry and offer insightful information about the association between occupational exposure in the marble industry and lung function. To protect the respiratory health and general wellbeing of marble industry workers, additional research projects and focused interventions are essential.