The effect of occupational farming on lung function development in young adults: a 15-year follow-up study.

Anneli C S BolundMartin R MillerIoannis BasinasGrethe ElholmØyvind OmlandTorben SigsgaardVivi Schlünssen

Published in: Occupational and environmental medicine (2015)

We conclude that being a current farmer is associated with a negative effect on lung function, when compared to ex-farmers, with females being more susceptible. Being raised on a farm protects against the adverse effect of BHR on change in lung function.

Keyphrases

lung function
cystic fibrosis
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
young adults
air pollution
emergency department
childhood cancer