THE CORELLATION OF CHLORINE EXPOSURE TO OLFACTORY DISFUNCTION IN X TEXTILE FACTORY'S WORKERS AT MEDAN

Akbar CM; Munir D; Sofyan F; Ashar T

Volume : IX, Issue : I, January - 2019

THE CORELLATION OF CHLORINE EXPOSURE TO OLFACTORY DISFUNCTION IN X TEXTILE FACTORY'S WORKERS AT MEDAN

Akbar Cm, Munir D, Sofyan F, Ashar T

Abstract :

Background: Textile factories are the main source of employment throughout the world. the textile industry is considered to be one of the most ecologically polluted industries, the use of chemicals such as chlorine found in textile factories can cause disruption of olfactory function. Purpose: To determine differences in olfactory function in textile factory workers exposed to chlorine compared to textile factory workers who are not exposed to chlorine in textile factories in the city of Medan. Method: The study was conducted in an analytical form with cross sectional research design. The research subjects were 64 people, consisting of 32 people exposed to chlorine and 32 people not exposed to chlorine which met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Result: Based on the results of the olfactory function examination the proportion of olfactory disorders was obtained by workers exposed to chlorine by 31.3% while those who were not exposed to chlorine by 0%. Significant relationship was obtained between length of work and impaired olfactory function (p = 0.005). Conclusion: There are differences in olfactory function in textile factory workers exposed to chlorine compared to those not exposed to chlorine by using Sniffin ‘Sticks Test in the city of Medan.