PT Journal AU Ulvestad, B Randem, BG Hetland, S Sigurdardottir, G Johannessen, E Lyberg, T TI Exposure, lung function decline and systemic inflammatory response in asphalt workers SO Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health PD 4VL PY 2007 BP 114 EP 122 IS 2 DI 10.5271/sjweh.1114 WP https://www.sjweh.fi/show_abstract.php?abstract_id=1114 DE asphalt worker; exposure; interleukin-6; lung function decline; oil mist; systemic inflammatory response SN 0355-3140 AB '
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OBJECTIVES ': 'The aim of this study was to determine the association between exposures in asphalt work and changes in lung function, blood concentrations of interleukin-6 (IL-6), micro-C-reactive protein, and fibrinogen among asphalt workers during a work season.
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METHODS ': 'Blood samples from all asphalt workers (N=140) in Norway’s largest road construction and maintenance company were taken in April–May 2005 and again in September–October 2005. Spirometric tests of the asphalt workers and a reference group (heavy construction workers, N=126) were carried out before the asphalt season, and the asphalt workers were tested again at the end of the season. Exposure to total dust, oil mist, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and gases was measured by personal samplers during the asphalt season.
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RESULTS ': 'The asphalt workers had a significantly a lower forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV
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CONCLUSIONS ': 'Exposure in asphalt paving may enhance the risk of lung function decline.
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