Journal of
Geology and Mining Research

  • Abbreviation: J. Geol. Min. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9766
  • DOI: 10.5897/JGMR
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 176

Full Length Research Paper

Relationship of individual and work related factors with obstructive type lung function disorder of underground coal miners: A spirometry study

Bijay Mihir Kunar
  • Bijay Mihir Kunar
  • Department of Mining Engineering, NITK Surathakal, India.
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Ashis Bhattacherjee
  • Ashis Bhattacherjee
  • Department of Mining Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India.
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Biswajit Samanta
  • Biswajit Samanta
  • Department of Mining Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India.
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Analava Mitra
  • Analava Mitra
  • School of Medical Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India
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  •  Received: 14 July 2014
  •  Accepted: 09 September 2014
  •  Published: 30 September 2014

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