Spirometric alterations in workers in the chromium electroplating industry.
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serval:BIB_FBBA3E8E6F3C
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
Spirometric alterations in workers in the chromium electroplating industry.
Journal
International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health
ISSN
0340-0131 (Print)
ISSN-L
0340-0131
Publication state
Published
Issued date
1977
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
40
Number
1
Pages
25-32
Language
english
Abstract
The spirometric values (VC, FeV1, FEF25-75%) were studied in 44 workers of 17 chromium electroplating plants. Urinary chromium was also measured. The dynamic values of spirometry are lower amongst the workers who have higher urinary chromium. The part that can be attributed to tobacco smoking is much lower than that of chromium. The workers dealing with chromium electroplating in poor conditions seem to be subjects at risk in developing obstructive respiratory syndrome. The hazard seems to be especially high in plants dealing with hard chromium plating.
Keywords
Chromium/adverse effects, Female, Humans, Male, Occupational Diseases/chemically induced, Occupational Diseases/diagnosis, Respiratory Insufficiency/chemically induced, Respiratory Insufficiency/diagnosis, Smoking, Spirometry
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Web of science
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