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  • Title: [The importance of behavioral risk factors for bronchopulmonary pathology in copper-nickel industry workers].
    Author: Syurin SA, Nikanov AN, Frolova NM.
    Journal: Med Tr Prom Ekol; 2013; (8):22-6. PubMed ID: 24340756.
    Abstract:
    The effect of harmful behavioral factors on the development of chronic bronchopulmonary diseases (CBPD) was investigated in 1811 copper-nickel industry workers. The study showed that the most pronounced negative impact on respiratory system was caused by smoking. It manifested itself both by a decrease in the number of healthy individuals and by an increased risk for developing chronic bronchitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Excessive alcohol consumption and obesity did not significantly affect the development of CBPD. However, when combined with smoking, they potentiate its negative pneumotropic action. It is concluded that early detection and management of modifiable non-productive risk factors for CBPD is an effective way to improve the respiratory health of this category of workers.
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