Study of Haematological and Cardiovascular Parameters in Relation to Blood Lead Levels in Spray Painters and Welders

Authors

  • Kanyakumari D H, Savitri P Siddanagoudra, Priya S A, Ashwini Raju

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijop.v7i1.267

Keywords:

Blood lead level, Occupational exposure, Painters, Welders.

Abstract

Background

Occupational exposure to lead is most common in preparation of lead containing paint, welding etc. Lead poisoning is one of the compensable diseases in India since 1924. causes negative effects particularly on nervous, cardiovascular, renal, hepatic and hematopoietic system.

Objective

To assess haematological and cardiovascular parameters in relation to blood lead levels in spray painters and welders.

Method and Material

Study group included 455 male painters and welders working in small industries for two to six years. Age and gender matched controls were selected. Study was carried out in the private laboratory in Bangalore. Blood lead levels (BLL), Haematological parameters like Red blood cell count(RBC), Haemoglobin concentration (Hb), Reticulocyte count, Blood indices were estimated using an auto analyzer and Blood pressure was recorded during their workshift.

Results

The mean BLL of study group was 1.988±0.312 ?g/dL, compared to control group which was 1.77±0.2865 ?g/dL (t= 16.82, p = 0. 612). Study group, showed 36 workers with high BLL (?10 ?g/dL). No correlation was found between anaemia and hypertension and BLL.

Conclusion

Mean of BLL in study group was not statistically significant compared to control group. Low lead exposure rates and efficient institutional and/or personal protective measures may be the reason behind this outcome.

Author Biography

  • Kanyakumari D H, Savitri P Siddanagoudra, Priya S A, Ashwini Raju

    Kanyakumari D H1, Siddanagoudra Savitri P2,*, Priya S A3, Raju Ashwini4

    1Professor, Dept. of Physiology, BMC & Hospital, Chitradurga, Karnataka, India

    2Associate Professor, Dept. of Physiology, SDM College of Medical Sciences & Hospital, Sattur, Dharwad, Karnataka, India

    3Assistant Professor, Dept. of Physiology, JSS Medical College JSS AHER Mysuru, Karnataka, India

    4Intern, SDMCMS & H, Sattur, Dharwad, Karnataka, India

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Published

2019-04-04

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 1 (2019): International Journal of Physiology

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Study of Haematological and Cardiovascular Parameters in Relation to Blood Lead Levels in Spray Painters and Welders . (2019). International Journal of Physiology, 7(1), 65-71. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijop.v7i1.267