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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Published in:Heliyon 2024-09, Vol.10 (17), p.e37015, Article e37015
Main Authors: Ogbodo, John Onyebuchi, Egba, Simeon Ikechukwu, Ogbodo, Chizaramekpere Grace, Onwurah, Ikechukwu Emmanuel, Njoku, Obioma Uzoma
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Automobile workers
Blood
Paint
Toxicity
VOC
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Summary: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