Renal function of chrome-plating workers and welders

The influence of occupational exposure to water-soluble chromium (VI) on renal function was examined. In male chrome-plating workers (n = 29), stainless steel welders (n = 45), boilermakers (n = 18) and a control group of workers (n = 71), the level of chromium in the urine (Cr-U), the chromium clea...

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Published in:International archives of occupational and environmental health 1988, Vol.60 (1), p.67-70
Main Authors: VERSCHOOR, M. A, BRAGT, P. C, HERBER, R. F. M, ZIELHUIS, R. L, ZWENNIS, W. C. M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Chemical and industrial products toxicology. Toxic occupational diseases
Chromium - adverse effects
Creatinine - metabolism
Electrolysis
Electroplating
Humans
Kidney Diseases - chemically induced
Kidney Function Tests
Male
Medical sciences
Metals and various inorganic compounds
Middle Aged
Occupational Diseases - chemically induced
Toxicology
Welding
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Summary:The influence of occupational exposure to water-soluble chromium (VI) on renal function was examined. In male chrome-plating workers (n = 29), stainless steel welders (n = 45), boilermakers (n = 18) and a control group of workers (n = 71), the level of chromium in the urine (Cr-U), the chromium clearance, and sensitive renal function parameters were determined. The glomerular-function parameters of the chrome-plating workers (Cr-U 1 to 34 micrograms/g creat) and welders (Cr-U 1 to 62 micrograms/g creatine) appeared to differ from those of the boilermakers (Cr-U 0.3 to 1.5 micrograms/g creatine) and controls (Cr-U 0.1 to 2 micrograms/g creatine). The renal function parameters were not related to chromium concentration in the urine or to chromium clearance.
ISSN:0340-0131
1432-1246
DOI:10.1007/bf00409381