The effect of industry-related air pollution on pulmonary function: A prospective, cross-sectional comparative study of industrial proximity and smoking status

Celalettin Korkmaz, Mehmet Uyar, Şeyma Şahin, Büşra Ünal, Bekir Sunay, Ömer Faruk Aydos, Basel Shaqdeh, Fatih Alptekin, Recep Şaban Üner, Ali Aydınoğlu, Zeynep Nisa Derviş, Rumeysa Zehra Urhan, Department of Chest Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Necmettin Erbakan University, Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Necmettin Erbakan University, Faculty of Medicine, Necmettin Erbakan University

Journal of International Medical Research

Published online on May 15, 2026

Abstract

Journal of International Medical Research, Volume 54, Issue 5, May 2026.
ObjectiveAmbient air pollution is a leading global environmental health risk, significantly contributing to the burden of chronic respiratory diseases and premature mortality worldwide. Despite being a major industrial and agricultural hub, the specific ...