SynthesisFrontiers in public health2026
Exposure to cement industry emissions and respiratory health outcomes: a global systematic review and meta-analysis from 2000 to 2025.
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Abstract
Introduction: Cement manufacturing is a major contributor to industrial air pollution and releases particulate matter and toxic emissions, adversely affecting the respiratory health. Previous studies have reported respiratory impairment and its associated symptoms among exposed populations, yet the evidence remains inconsistent across occupational and residential settings. This systematic review and meta-analysis is aimed to quantify the association between exposure to cement factory emissions and respiratory health outcomes, including lung function impairment and respiratory symptoms, among occupationally and environmentally exposed populations. Methods: A systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science and Google scholar was conducted for studies published between January 2000 and December 2025. Observational studies assessing exposure to cement dust and respiratory outcomes among workers or nearby residents were included. Primary outcomes included Forced Expiratory Volume in one second (FEV Results: A total of 18 studies were included. Exposure to cement factory dust was associated with significant reductions in FEV Conclusion: Cement factory emissions are significantly associated with impaired pulmonary function and increased respiratory morbidity, highlighting the need for improved occupational safety measures and environmental emission controls. Systematic review registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/view/CRD420251268913, CRD420251268913.
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