title: [Effect of tobacco smoking on pulmonary function in employees of the Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung diseases in Warsaw].
abstract: The effects of smoking habit on pulmonary function was studied prospectively (from 1987 to 1991) in a group of the staff in the Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases in Warsaw. The prevalence of smoking was the lowest among physicians (42% in 1987 and 24% in 1991). Nurses smoked more--51% in 1987 and 41% in 1991. A positive trend in quiting smoking was noted especially among physicians, nurses and technicians. Pulmonary function test were normal in all studied groups. The most pronounced decreases in lung function were noted in smokers.
authors.affiliation: Kliniki Chorób Płuc, Instytutu Gruźlicy i Chorób Płuc, Warszawie.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Górecka
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Czernicka-Cierpisz
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000395:Air Pollutants, Occupational / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006782:Hospitals, Special; D006801:Humans; D008173:Lung Diseases, Obstructive / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control; D010564:Personnel, Hospital / Q000523:psychology*; D011044:Poland; D011446:Prospective Studies; D015272:Pulmonary Medicine; D012119:Respiration / Q000502:physiology*; D016540:Smoking Cessation / Q000523:psychology; D014028:Tobacco Smoke Pollution / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014376:Tuberculosis; D014505:Urban Population; D000078329:Workforce
chemical_list: D000395:Air Pollutants, Occupational; D014028:Tobacco Smoke Pollution
vernacular_title: Wpływ palenia tytoniu na czynność płuc u pracowników Instytutu Gruźlicy i Chorób Płuc w Warszawie.