Abdul Rohim Tualeka and Kalamillah, H. and Meidikayanti, W. (2019) Association between duration working with lung disruption condition using pulmonary vital capacity (PVC) test on lathe worker at Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, 13 (2). pp. 384-388.

Abstract

Background: For the past decade, pulmonary fibrosis occurred due to excessive connective tissue in the lung caused by inflammation. Inhaled aluminum constantly has been thought as a key factor for pulmonary fibrosis for workers. Within the next few years, aluminum ash would become toxic inside the body and cause a hardening or fibrosis of the lungs. The present paper aims to analyze association between duration working with lung disruption condition on lathe workers in Z industry, Yogyakarta. Method: The research used a cross-sectional design. The sample was 16 lathe workers at Z Industry, Yogyakarta. Independent variable were age, period employment, and duration of work. The dependent variable was lung disruption. Measurement of lung disruption used pulmonary vital capacity test. Data analysis was using chi-square test and Risk Prevalence (PR). Result: Age and the period of employment had a quite weak association with lung disruption (p=0,158;0,279). While the duration of work has a strong association with lung disruption (p=0,729). Conclusion: Duration of work has a strong association with lung disruption. This is caused by a worker which inhaled aluminum dust continuously, aluminum dust would be accumulated, becomes toxic and caused parenchyma tissues damaged in the lung. © 2019, Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology. All rights reserved.

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