Cardiorespiratory pathology in poultry farm workers: features and prevention

Abstract

Modern poultry farms are a priority sector of agriculture. There are currently 47 poultry farms producing eggs, broilers, and breeders throughout the Northwest region, 18 of which are located in the Leningrad Region. Despite the use of modern technological equipment aimed at automating and mechanizing poultry farming processes, the impact of adverse environmental factors on workers remains a pressing issue. The air in poultry production facilities remains polluted by gaseous products generated during the birds' life cycle, by the decomposition of organic matter, and by animal and plant dust. An analysis of literature data and our own research revealed that poultry farmers have a higher incidence of temporary disability than other agricultural workers. Research by several authors has shown that poultry farm workers most often suffer from acute respiratory infections, tonsillitis, pneumonia, and bronchitis. However, questions regarding the development of cardiorespiratory pathologies in workers on modern poultry farms remain unresolved. The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of adverse occupational factors on the development of cardiorespiratory pathologies in key workers on modern poultry farms and to develop measures for early diagnosis and prevention. The conducted research allowed us to elucidate for the first time the specific features of the development of cardiorespiratory pathologies caused by exposure to adverse occupational factors in key workers on modern poultry farms.