Publications by authors named "Liang-ping Su"
[The study of the characteristics and influencing factors of pneumoconiosis among workers exposed to dusts in an iron mine].
Zhonghua Lao Dong Wei Sheng Zhi Ye Bing Za Zhi
January 2012
Objective: To analyze the prevalence characteristics and influence factors of pneumoconiosis of workers exposed to dusts in an iron mine, to provide the base of preventive measures for pneumoconiosis of iron mine.
Methods: The subjects of cohort study were all workers exposed to dusts for at least one year registered in an iron mine during 1960 to 1974, and followed-up to the end in 2003. The cases with pneumoconiosis were diagnosed by the local diagnosis group of pneumoconiosis, according to the national diagnostic criteria of pneumoconiosis.
[Investigation on mental health of residents living in a mineral area in Hubei province].
Zhonghua Lao Dong Wei Sheng Zhi Ye Bing Za Zhi
August 2008
Article Synopsis
- The study examined the impact of mining operations on the mental health of residents in Hubei province, comparing 93 villagers in mining areas to 101 control residents in terms of mental health and environmental knowledge.
- Results indicated that villagers exposed to mining had significantly higher rates of symptoms linked to lead, cadmium, and arsenic exposure, along with worse mental health scores on measures like the SCL-90 and STAI.
- Particularly, anxiety levels were notably elevated in the exposed group, especially among women, highlighting the psychological effects of living near mining activities.
[Cohort mortality study of dust exposed miners in iron mine].
Zhonghua Lao Dong Wei Sheng Zhi Ye Bing Za Zhi
June 2006
Objective: To investigate the main diseases jeopardizing the health of the iron miners and to explore the relationship between dust exposure and malignancies as well as other diseases.
Methods: A retrospective study with a cohort of 7,469 workers employed between January 1, 1972 and December 31, 1974 in Daye Iron Ore Mine Co. in Hubei Province was conducted.