Journal of Clinical Toxicology
Open Access
ISSN: 2161-0495
ISSN: 2161-0495
Pharmaceutical Chemistry Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Alexandria University, Sharqi, Egypt
Original Research Article
Biochemical Assessment of the Hepatic and Hematological Functions of Printing Workers
Author(s): Shimaa Tarek Ahmed*, Hoda Hassan Baghdadi and Fatma Mohamady El Demerdash
Background: In the printing industry, volatile organic compounds main sources are the uses of organic solvents,
fountain solutions and cleaning agents. Biological monitoring of exposure to toxic chemicals in the workplace is a
fundamental tool to evaluate human health risks and to improve occupational safety.
Aims and objectives: To investigate the effects of occupational exposure to organic solvents on some hepatic and
hematological parameters among printing workers.
Materials and methods: This study was conducted in local printing company with two groups; the control group
included (26) male healthy volunteer donors and the second is the workers group included (26) male volunteer
workers, who have been exposed to chemicals for long time (10 years). Statistical analysis was employed.
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DOI:
10.35248/2161-0495.21.s19.003