Effect of petroleum products on liver function among petroleum filling workers stations in El-Obied City-Sudan
Other Title(s)
أثر المواد البترولية على وظائف الكبد لدى العاملين بمحطات زويد الوقود بمدينة الأبيض-السودان
Joint Authors
al-Sukkar, Akram H. Awad Allah
Ahmad, Nizar A.
Khalil, Manahil A.
Source
Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Issue
Vol. 2, Issue 2 (30 Jun. 2018), pp.12-21, 10 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2018-06-30
Country of Publication
Palestine (Gaza Strip)
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Sociology and Anthropology and Social Work
Abstract EN
Background: Lengthened exposure to petrol has been shown to be a significant health risk, especially for liver, renal, and circulatory, reproductive and immune systems.
Objective: This study aimed to investigate the hepatotoxic effects of petroleum products on filling workers stations after chronic exposure more than one year on their liver function tests.
Patients, Materials & Methods: A cross sectional study conducted during the period from October 2015 to August 2016 to determine the plasma levels of liver function tests of filling workers stations in El-Obied city.
Thirty Seven filling workers were selected as a test group in comparison to 30 apparently healthy volunteers as control group matched for age and sex to the tested group.
Blood specimens were collected from both groups, and the plasma levels of total protein, albumin, total bilirubin (direct, Indirect) and ALT were measured using a spectrophotometric technique.
Results: The study revealed to significant raised levels of the plasma albumin (4.7 ± 0.8 g/dl) and ALT (17.6 ± 5.1u/l) of the test group when compared with the control group whereas no significant different in the plasma levels of total protein (7.5 ± 0.6 g/dl) ,total bilirubin (0.7 ± 0.3 mg/dl),direct bilirubin(0.3±0.1 mg/dl) and indirect bilirubin (0.3±0.2 mg/dl) of the test group when compared with the control group(7.3±0.7 g/dl, 0.8±0.4mg/dl, 0.3±0.2 mg/dl and 0.4±0.3 mg/dl respectively).
Conclusion: This study indicates that; liver function impairment and hepatotoxicity among filling station workers may attribute to prolong exposure to petroleum product, therefore upgrading of working condition and regular checkup is recommended
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Sukkar, Akram H. Awad Allah& Ahmad, Nizar A.& Khalil, Manahil A.. 2018. Effect of petroleum products on liver function among petroleum filling workers stations in El-Obied City-Sudan. Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences،Vol. 2, no. 2, pp.12-21.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Sukkar, Akram H. Awad Allah…[et al.]. Effect of petroleum products on liver function among petroleum filling workers stations in El-Obied City-Sudan. Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences Vol. 2, no. 2 (Jun. 2018), pp.12-21.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Sukkar, Akram H. Awad Allah& Ahmad, Nizar A.& Khalil, Manahil A.. Effect of petroleum products on liver function among petroleum filling workers stations in El-Obied City-Sudan. Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2018. Vol. 2, no. 2, pp.12-21.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 19-20
Record ID
BIM-904732