Publications by authors named "Samineh Kamravaei"
Short-Term Acute Exposure to Wildfire Smoke and Lung Function among Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Officers.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
November 2021
The increasing incidence of extreme wildfire is becoming a concern for public health. Although long-term exposure to wildfire smoke is associated with respiratory illnesses, reports on the association between short-term occupational exposure to wildfire smoke and lung function remain scarce. In this cross-sectional study, we analyzed data from 218 Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers (mean age: 38 ± 9 years) deployed at the Fort McMurray wildfires in 2016.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWelding Fume Exposure and Health Risk Assessment in a Cohort of Apprentice Welders.
Ann Work Expo Health
August 2021
Welding fumes vary in composition depending on the materials and processes used, and while health outcomes in full-time welders have been widely studied, limited research on apprentices exists. Besides, few data are available for metals such as vanadium and antimony. This study aimed to look at individual metals present in welding fumes in the learning environment of apprentice welders.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNon-Malignant Respiratory Illnesses in Association with Occupational Exposure to Asbestos and Other Insulating Materials: Findings from the Alberta Insulator Cohort.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
September 2020
Article Synopsis
- A study investigated the link between insulating materials used in construction and non-malignant respiratory illnesses among 990 insulators over six years in Alberta.
- Of the participants, 46% reported at least one chest infection in the past three years, and 16% were diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), with asbestos being the only material significantly associated with COPD.
- The findings suggest a relationship between various insulating materials and respiratory issues like recurrent chest infections and COPD, highlighting the need for further longitudinal studies on the effects of newer insulation materials.