<![CDATA[Analyze the concentration of dust and health disorders in communities around the cement industry at Kuala Indah village, sub-discrit of Sei Suka, Regency of Batu Bara in 2012. Cement industry has impact on air pollution especially dust. It is predicted to cause diseases to the community around of the cement factory at Kuala Indah Village particularly respiratory airway disorder, irritations of skin and eyes. This study was analyze to concentration of dust and health disorders of the community around the cement factory at Kuala Indah Village Kecamatan Sei Suka Kabupaten Batu Bara. It was a descriptive study cross-sectional design consisting of 56 samples. The data collection was carried out by using questionnaire and the measurement instrument of dust concentration, a Haz-Dust of EPAM-5000 Model. Based on the result of measurement carried out on 20 September 2012, the average concentration of dust was of 86,5 μg/m3 and of 76,0 μg/m3 on 20 November 2012. It indicates that the concentration of dust was relatively less than the standard (150 μg/m3). Based on the analyzed data, it can be described that some (33,9%) respondents have health disorders especially skin irritation (73,7%). Based on the result of the study, it can be concluded that the concentration of dust around the cement factory of Kuala Indah Village is eligible, however, the re-exposure may result in health disorders. It is suggested to the cement factory to protect the environment by use the equipment to minimize the pollution. Keywords : Dust concentration, health disorder]]>
