Effects of exposure to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) content from paint on automobile paint workers in Nsukka, South Eastern Nigeria

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) fume in the workplace can act as an inducing agent to many health disorders. This work investigated the effects of exposure to VOCs content from paint on the automobile paint workers in South Eastern Nigeria. A total of fifty (50) respondent participated in the stud...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Heliyon 2024-09, Vol.10 (17), p.e37015, Article e37015
Hauptverfasser:	Ogbodo, John Onyebuchi, Egba, Simeon Ikechukwu, Ogbodo, Chizaramekpere Grace, Onwurah, Ikechukwu Emmanuel, Njoku, Obioma Uzoma
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	alanine transaminase albumins alkaline phosphatase aspartate transaminase Automobile workers automobiles bicarbonates bilirubin Blood catalase creatinine glutathione glutathione peroxidase hematocrit hemoglobin leukocytes liver luteinizing hormone malondialdehyde Nigeria nitric oxide Paint potassium protein content questionnaires sodium superoxide dismutase testosterone Toxicity urea uric acid VOC volatile organic compounds working conditions
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Zusammenfassung:	Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) fume in the workplace can act as an inducing agent to many health disorders. This work investigated the effects of exposure to VOCs content from paint on the automobile paint workers in South Eastern Nigeria. A total of fifty (50) respondent participated in the study. Following the completion of informed consent form and well-structured questionnaire, blood samples were drawn and used for biochemical analysis. The results of the haematological analysis showed a significant (p
ISSN:	2405-8440 2405-8440
DOI:	10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e37015