Research Article

Occupational Exposure to Respirable Suspended Particulate Matter and Lung Functions Deterioration of Steel Workers: An Exploratory Study in India

Table 1

Distribution of workers w.r.t. various health symptoms.

SymptomTotalYes, N (%)No, N (%)

Phlegm572254 (44.41%)318 (55.59%)
Wheezing572242 (38.46%)330 (61.54%)
Breathless-ness572240 (40.21%)332 (61.54%)
Asthma57250 (7.34%)522 (92.66%)