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Blood Lead Levels and Health Problems of Lead Acid Battery Workers in Bangladesh
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Bangladesh University of Health Sciences, National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, World University of Bangladesh, Dhaka Medical College and Hospital, ...
Published InThe Scientific World JOURNAL
Year2014
Citations90
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Use of lead acid battery (LAB) in Bangladesh has risen with sharp rise of motor vehicles. As result, manufacture of LAB is increasing. Most of the lead used by these industries comes from recycling of LAB. Workers in LAB industry are at risk of exposure lead and thus development of lead toxicity. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to measure the blood lead concentration and to assess the magnitude of health problems attributable to lead toxicity among the LAB manufacturing workers. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted among the workers of LAB manufacturing industries located in Dhaka city. RESULT: Mean blood lead level (BLL) among the workers was found to be high. They were found to be suffering…
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