The effect of industry-related air pollution on pulmonary function: A prospective, cross-sectional comparative study of industrial proximity and smoking status
Celalettin Korkmaz, Mehmet Uyar, Şeyma Şahin, Büşra Ünal, Bekir Sunay, Ömer Faruk Aydos, Basel Shaqdeh, Fatih Alptekin, Recep Şaban Üner, Ali Aydınoğlu, Zeynep Nisa Derviş, Rumeysa Zehra Urhan · 2026
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Celalettin Korkmaz and co-authors measured lung function near industrial areas in a 2026 study of air pollution. Dirty air is a leading environmental health risk worldwide, driving chronic lung disease and early death. The study region is a major hub for both industry and farming, yet the local toll of long-term exposure had not been pinned down.
The team compared breathing test results by how close people lived to industry and by smoking status. Crossing those two factors separates the harm of workplace-area air from the harm of cigarettes. Their design is prospective and comparative, set in real communities. Findings can inform local limits and screening for residents who live downwind of plants.
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| CREATOR | Celalettin Korkmaz, Mehmet Uyar, Şeyma Şahin, Büşra Ünal, Bekir Sunay, Ömer Faruk Aydos, Basel Shaqdeh, Fatih Alptekin, Recep Şaban Üner, Ali Aydınoğlu, Zeynep Nisa Derviş, Rumeysa Zehra Urhan |
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| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 82 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |