Studies on Blood Lead Levels, Hemoglobin and Arterial Blood Pressure In Traffic Police In Dehradun Region

INTRODUCTION: Lead poisoning effect has been known since conducted in ancient times. Lead poisoning was founded largely as an occupational disease of adults Lead poisoning is now well documented and persists as a major public health problem throughout the world. It affects multiple systems and has r...

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Published in:Indian journal of clinical biochemistry 2022-05, Vol.32 (S1), p.s90
Main Authors: Kushwaha, Rajeev S, Singh, Nirbhay, Massod, Tariq, Sharma, Sumita, Naithani, Swati, Singh, Anita, Verma, Poonam, Singh, R.K
Format: Article
Language:English
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Analysis
Blood pressure
Hemoglobin
Poisoning
Police
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Summary:INTRODUCTION: Lead poisoning effect has been known since conducted in ancient times. Lead poisoning was founded largely as an occupational disease of adults Lead poisoning is now well documented and persists as a major public health problem throughout the world. It affects multiple systems and has role in the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). AIMS & OBJECTIVE: This study was conducted to define blood lead levels, haemoglobin and arterial blood pressure in traffic police posted in different areas of Dehradun. MATERIAL & METHODS: Sixty-three subjects participated in this study. They were divided into two groups each comprising of 43 traffic policemen and 20 age-matched healthy controls. The blood samples were analyzed by Lead care II analyzer unit to determine the blood lead levels. Hemoglobin was measured by CBC coulter counter. A questionnaire was designed to assess the adverse health effects of the traffic policemen. RESULTS & CONCLUSION: Blood lead level was found to be 3.47 [+ or -] 1.45 in traffic police which was calculated to be statistically significant in comparison to the healthy controls with a mean of 2.15 [+ or -] 1.16 (mean [+ or -] SD). Blood pressure was recorded to be elevated in traffic police (both systolic and diastolic) in comparison to healthy counterparts whereas blood hemoglobin did not exhibit and significant change between the two groups. Blood lead levels were higher in traffic police but within normal range as per CDC guidelines than healthy controls. It may be due to better environment conditions and lesser air pollution in Dehradun city. Hemoglobin was found to be normal whereas BP variation in traffic police could be due to their stressful duty hours. KEY WORDS: Lead poisoning, ROS, hemoglobin
ISSN:0970-1915