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Objective: We discussed health problems encountered during the wind turbine production process and occupational diseases that may arise. Risk factors for occupational asthma are discussed. Methods: This is a case-control study. The workers, who had been referred to the Occupational Diseases outpatient clinic between August 2018 and January 2021, were evaluated. Exposure histories and laboratory, functional, and radiological findings of patients diagnosed with occupational diseases were presented. The exposure and functional properties of cases with occupational asthma and normal workers are compared. Results: A total of 154 workers had were evaluated. All the workers were male, the mean age was 34.6+-6.9, median working time was 60 months and latency period was 36 months. The rates of occupational diseases such as occupational asthma, pneumoconiosis, and allergic contact dermatitis were 19.5% (n=30), 0.6% (n=1), and 5.8% (n=9), respectively. The patients with occupational asthma were younger (29.6+-4.63 vs. 37.3+-6.43). Working time- duration of exposure was lower [36 months (24-51) vs. 72 months (48-84)]. Conclusion: Wind turbines, which reduce the carbon footprint and are used to obtain sustainable energy, may have unsustainable health effects on employees during the production process. |
