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Respiratory enzymatic changes among workers in glue industries
H A Abdel Hamid1, K F El-Said, I A Sharaf
1Department of Occupational Health, High Institute of Public Health, Alexandria University.
The Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association
|January 16, 2007
Summary
Workers in glue industries showed higher levels of respiratory enzymes and urinary phenol, indicating potential occupational health risks. Further attention is needed for workplace safety in these environments.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Biochemistry
- Environmental Health
Background:
- Glue industry workers face potential exposure to harmful chemicals.
- Respiratory enzymes and urinary phenol can serve as biomarkers for exposure and health effects.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate respiratory enzymatic alterations in glue industry workers.
- To assess occupational exposure by measuring urinary phenol levels.
Main Methods:
- Collected blood and urine samples from 30 exposed workers and 30 controls.
- Analyzed key respiratory enzymes (catalase, glutathione peroxidase, glutathione reductase, carbonic anhydrase) in blood.
- Determined urinary phenol levels as a biomarker of exposure.
Main Results:
- Exposed workers exhibited significantly higher median levels of all measured respiratory enzymes compared to controls.
- Significantly elevated median urinary phenol levels were observed in exposed workers.
- These findings suggest a correlation between glue industry work and biochemical changes.
Conclusions:
- Workers in glue industries show significant changes in respiratory enzymes and increased urinary phenol.
- Occupational health hazards in glue industries require careful consideration and management.
- Biomarkers indicate a need for improved safety measures in glue manufacturing environments.
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