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August 22, 2025International Journal of Science and Research Archive

Assessment of Blood Lead Levels and Potential Toxic Effects among Car Spray Painters in Bayelsa State, Nigeria

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JIJohn Chimerenka IfenkweBEBenoni Isaiah EllehUOUzochukwu Alozie Ononuju

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Cross-sectional study shows elevated blood lead levels among car spray painters, indicating urgent safety measures are needed.

Key Points

  • Elevated blood lead levels of 23.2 µg/dL observed in spray painters compared to 4.1 µg/dL in controls, highlighting serious health risks.
  • Significant decreases in packed cell volume and hemoglobin levels in painters indicate impaired blood production linked to lead exposure.
  • Cross-sectional study design assessed haematological, hepatic, and renal impacts due to occupational lead exposure in workers.
  • Findings suggest the need for enhanced occupational safety regulations and health monitoring to reduce lead toxicity risks.

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Ifenkwe et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af55c6ad7bf08b1eadbeabhttps://doi.org/10.30574/ijsra.2025.16.2.2428
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