Correlation Between Exposure to Cement Dust and Lung Function Values and The Incidence of Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease Among Workers at The X Cement Factory Company Medan
Cement industry workers are continuously exposed to airborne cement dust, which may contribute to respiratory impairment and increase the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Occupational exposure to particulate matter can induce oxidative stress, airway inflammation, and a progressive decline in lung...