CDC&P: MMWR Vol. 66 / No. SS-21

MMWR Surveillance Summaries Vol. 66, No. SS-21 November 03, 2017   PDF   In this report Occupational Exposure to Vapor-Gas, Dust, and Fumes in a Cohort of Rural Adults in Iowa Compared with a Cohort of Urban Adults Brent C. Doney, PhD; Paul K. Henneberger, ScD; Michael J. Humann, PhD; et al. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an inflammatory lung disease that impedes airflow and is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Occupational exposures to vapor-gas, dust, and fumes (VGDF) have been associated with COPD. This report provides insight into differences in occupational exposures to VGDF in a rural and an urban population. MMWR Masthead Stay up-to-date with the "voice of CDC" by downloading the MMWR Express app for fast access to MMWR: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/mmwr_mobileapps.html.   Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The CDC has reached over 1.4 million subscribers. Thank you for your support.                This email was sent using GovDelivery, on behalf of: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention • 1600 Clifton Rd • Atlanta, GA 30333 • 1-800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636)