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  • Occupational Health
  • Endocrinology

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  • Bisphenol A (BPA) is an endocrine-disrupting chemical prevalent in polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins.
  • Workers in the plastic industry face significant occupational exposure to BPA.
  • Understanding BPA exposure levels and related health impacts is crucial for this demographic.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify Bisphenol A (BPA) and its analogs in urine samples from plastic industry workers.
  • To investigate potential associations between BPA levels and demographic/occupational factors.
  • To explore the relationship between BPA exposure and sexual function/hormone levels.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 170 plastic industry workers in North Constantine, Algeria.
  • Urine samples analyzed for BPA and its analogs (BPS, BPF, BPB, BPAF, BPZ, BPE, BPAP).
  • Data collected via questionnaires on sexual function and measurement of sexual hormone levels.

Main Results:

  • Bisphenol A (BPA) was consistently detected, averaging 3.24 μg/L, representing over 90% of total bisphenols.
  • Trace amounts of Bisphenol B (BPB) were found in three samples.
  • Higher urinary BPA levels correlated significantly with increased age, occupational exposure, and years of experience.

Conclusions:

  • Plastic industry workers exhibit substantial urinary BPA levels, indicating significant occupational exposure.
  • Age, job exposure level, and tenure are key factors influencing BPA accumulation.
  • Further research is warranted to elucidate the health consequences, particularly concerning sexual health, of these exposure levels.