Heritable skin diseases represent a broad spectrum of clinical manifestations due to mutations in ∼500 different genes. A number of model systems have been developed to advance our understanding of the pathomechanisms of genodermatoses. Zebrafish (Danio rerio), a freshwater vertebrate, has a well-ch …
عرض المزيدThe present study has investigated the environmental effects of quarrying activities on the populations living nearby and compared the respiratory health status of …
عرض المزيدEnvironmental exposure to dust from quarrying activities could pose health dangers to the population living nearby. This study aimed to investigate the health effects of dust exposure on people living …
عرض المزيدEpidemiological studies have noted an association between silica exposure and sarcoidosis. 57 In one of the most systematic reports, a study of 2187 silica-exposed iron foundry workers in Sweden noted an excessive incidence of sarcoidosis (3.94, 95% CI 1.07-10.08), in particular among those with high exposure to silica dust (>0.048 mg/m …
عرض المزيدThe Global Burden of Diseases Study recently demonstrated that skin diseases were the fourth leading cause of nonfatal disease burden (Hay et al., 2014). Assessing the burden of skin disease is crucial for evidence-based allocation of resources and to position Dermatology in a global health perspective ( Freeman, 2014 ), but the …
عرض المزيدIn this study, we investigated the impact of quarrying as an environmental ethical crisis. The need for the study arose when we realised the deteriorating effect of the quality of life in our community, which is located next to a limestone quarry. To obtain a deeper understanding of the adverse impact on the environment and the quality of life of …
عرض المزيدAnother study conducted on stone mine workers in Karauli district, Rajasthan shows 78.5% (73 out of 93 subjects) were affected by breathing problems of which silicosis was the most common (Sishodiya et al. 2011). Results in the current study are comparable to the results found in Ahmad and Sishodiya et al. . In another study …
عرض المزيدThere are three forms of silicosis depending on characteristics of silica exposure, clinical, radiological and pathological features: (1) chronic (also known as …
عرض المزيدThe questions used for this study were: • Do you have any skin infection? • Have you noticed any skin infection/rash you feel is related to your work? The alternative answers …
عرض المزيدThe most frequent conditions were fungal skin infections (8.9%), acne (5.4%), and atopic dermatitis or eczema (5.5%). Alopecia, acne, eczema, and rosacea were more common in women, whereas men were more likely to suffer from psoriasis and sexually transmitted infections. Conclusion: Skin diseases are an important public health concern. Their ...
عرض المزيدMaterials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in June 2011 in a medical college in Mangalore, Karnataka. Two-hundred and seventy eight medical students were chosen from the 4 th, 6 th and 8 th semester through convenient sampling method. Data on hair and skin morbidities suffered over past 1 year and its associated factors …
عرض المزيدSkin diseases continue to affect human health and cause a significant disease burden on the healthcare system.We aimed to report the changing trends in the burden of skin disease in China from 1990 to 2019, Which has an important role in developing targeted prevention strategies. ... global burden of Disease Study 2019 Arch …
عرض المزيدThe main objective of this study was to evaluate the impacts of sandstone quarrying on the health of quarry workers and nearby residents. In order to assess health and other problems for the...
عرض المزيدThe interaction between keratinocytes and immune cells plays a major role in the development of inflammatory skin diseases like psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. Pharmacological intervention to inhibit T cell-derived proinflammatory mediators is an effective therapy in the treatment of psoriasis. Her …
عرض المزيدThe study attempts to give a descriptive explanation of the environmental and economic issues of quarrying. The study is undertaken with the help of a sample survey conducted in the ecologically sensitive areas (ESA) of Western Ghats Key words – economic effects, ... People are vulnerable to health issues like skin diseases respiratory ...
عرض المزيدCumulative inhalation of respirable coal mine dust (RCMD) can lead to severe lung diseases, including coal worker's pneumoconiosis (CWP), silicosis, mixed dust pneumoconiosis, dust-related diffuse fibrosis (DDF), and progressive massive fibrosis (PMF). Statistics from the number of reported cases showed a significant decrease in …
عرض المزيدThe major objectives were to ascertain the nature of the parent rock material from which the quarry workers inhale dust, and to establish if there is a positive …
عرض المزيدSkin disease particularly dermatitis and urticaria causes significant disease burden in India. The burden due to both infectious skin diseases (e.g., scabies, fungal and viral skin diseases) and non-infectious diseases (e.g., dermatitis, urticaria and psoriasis) has increased from 1990 to 2017 in India.
عرض المزيدThis study tried to identify the environmental effe cts of quarrying in the identified quarry sites of Region 1 chosen at rando m, specifically at a geologic perspective.
عرض المزيدUsing the CLQI we have shown that HRQL impairment in children with chronic skin disease is at least equal to that experienced by children with many other chronic diseases of childhood, with AD and psoriasis having the greatest impact on HRQL among chronic skin disorders and only cerebral palsy scori …
عرض المزيدThis study assessed the prevalence of skin diseases, cutaneous complications associated with T1D treatment and skin-related quality of life (QoL) in young T1D persons. Methods: Participation in this interdisciplinary, single-center, cross-sectional, observational study was offered to all persons with T1D ≤20 years.
عرض المزيدQuarry workers are at an increased risk of pulmonary complications due to their prolonged exposure to dust. Our study shows a significantly lower mean PFT …
عرض المزيدIntroduction: To date, no formal study has been published regarding how Colombian patients with skin disorders could be affected according to their perception of disease. Objective: To determine the impact in quality of life of skin diseases in a Colombian population. Methods: This multicenter study included patients with skin disease from …
عرض المزيدQuarrying: A Case Study from Poonch District of ... in repiratory disordes and diseases like silicosis in addition to skin infections. In addition to dust and noise, stone crushing
عرض المزيدThis increase is primarily for miners in the Central Appalachian region. This change in disease profile for miners diagnosed with pneumoconiosis suggests that U.S. coal miners experience higher crystalline silica exposure than before. The Diesel Exhaust in Miners Study encompassed more than 12,000 miners. Results showed a significant …
عرض المزيدI NTRODUCTION. Skin is the largest organ of human body. The prevalence and pattern of skin diseases are influenced by the overall ecosystem of the region including sociocultural milieu, topography, nutrition, genetics, etc.[] There have been some attempts of profiling skin diseases through hospital-based studies.[2,3,4] The …
عرض المزيدCoal workers' pneumoconiosis (CWP) and other mining-related lung diseases are entirely preventable, yet continue to occur. While greater attention has been given to CWP and silicosis, mining exposures cause a broad spectrum of respiratory disease, including chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and pulmonary fibrosis. Physicians must obtain a …
عرض المزيدMaximum noise level is recorded and students suffers a lot and have developed at M/S S.K.stone crushing and quarrying unit at certain physical, physiological and psychological different points with an average value of 87.4dB(A) disturbances.13 Table 3: Measurement of Noise level at different points during the operation of different stone ...
عرض المزيدAn evaluation of dust-related problems associated with manual stone quarrying at Lokpa in Umuchieze, a rural community in Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria was carried out and shows that there is an association between dust inhalation and the occurrence of respiratory disease symptoms and skin dermatoses. An evaluation of …
عرض المزيدIntroduction. Occupational skin disease (OSD) is described as any alteration in the skin, mucosa, and annexes, which is directly or indirectly caused, conditioned, maintained, or aggravated by agents present in the occupational activity or work environment.[]Today, OSDs are emerging concerns and constitute one of the …
عرض المزيدThe findings of this study indicated some fundamental facts; quarrying is a basic supporter of local economy where exist, furthermore, regarding as a short-term activity with permanent impacts ...
عرض المزيدThe prime objective of the present study is to discuss the problem of waterlogging by the quarrying of land in the study area and to incorporate some recommendations. Islam and Roy II. ... The workers, who use to bathe or wash their clothes and dishes in this water, suffer from skin diseases. The inundation of water is the breeding places of ...
عرض المزيدSkin diseases include all conditions that irritate, clog or damage your skin, as well as skin cancer. You may inherit a skin condition or develop a skin disease. Many skin diseases cause itchiness, dry skin or rashes. Often, you can manage these symptoms with medication, proper skin care and lifestyle changes. However, treatment …
عرض المزيدStone crushing and quarrying activities have considerable effects on environmental quality and human health. Present study was conducted to assess environmental perspectives of various stone ...
عرض المزيدPsoriasis is a skin disease that causes red, scaly skin that may feel painful, swollen, or hot. Learn more about the types and what causes psoriasis. ... the Cutaneous Development and Carcinogenesis Section studies the signaling pathways such as Hedg signaling that regulate the development and maintenance of normal skin and …
عرض المزيدFisher folk are suffering from various diseases like irritation and skin disease. Notwithstanding urbanization enhancing the individual family income and reform the social structure but traditional occupations like fishing are at the point of extinction. ... July 2001 PHILIPPINE INSTITUTE FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES The Impact of Quarrying …
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