Chronic bronchitis and lung function abnormalities in foundry workers.

CRR 108

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Health and Safety Executive

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Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

This report describes the results of a study into the occurence of chronic bronchitis among workers at three ferrous factories in the North West of England. All current workers were examined along with a random sample of ex-workers and current and ex-workers in non-exposed tasks at the same place.