Effects of Job categories on Some Biomarkers of Liver Function in Dye Workers in Abeokuta, Nigeria

Effects of Job categories on Some Biomarkers of Liver Function in Dye Workers in Abeokuta, Nigeria

Sub-clinical impairment of liver function has been reported in textile dye workers in Abeokuta, Nigeria. In this study, we measured biomarkers of liver function in 68 dyers, 27 dye sellers and 22 handlers of finished products and determined whether assignment of job description would differentially...

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Veröffentlicht in:African journal of biomedical research 2017-01, Vol.19 (3)
Hauptverfasser: Soyinka, O.O, Ogundahunsi, O.A, Amballi, A.A, Adeniyi, F.A
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Sprache:eng
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Albumin
Dye workers
Job Category
Liver Enzymes
Route of exposure
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Zusammenfassung:Sub-clinical impairment of liver function has been reported in textile dye workers in Abeokuta, Nigeria. In this study, we measured biomarkers of liver function in 68 dyers, 27 dye sellers and 22 handlers of finished products and determined whether assignment of job description would differentially affect liver function. The participants were age and sex matched with controls. Mean plasma levels of total protein, albumin and ALP were significantly lower (p
ISSN:1119-5096