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September 10, 2025Advances in Toxicology and Toxic Effects

Toxic and Oxidative Effects of Paint Chemicals on Paint Workers in a South-eastern State of Nigeria

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SOSylvester Ogbonna OgbodoEnugu State University of Science and TechnologyAMA. MoAlbert Einstein College of MedicineENEI NwobodoUsmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto

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Implication

Cross-sectional study reveals toxic liver damage and altered lipid profiles in paint workers, indicating health risks.

Key Points

  • Statistically significant increases in liver enzyme activities were found in paint workers compared to controls.
  • Paint workers exhibited elevated LDL levels and reduced HDL levels, raising their risk of cardiovascular diseases.
  • Work duration positively correlated with liver enzyme levels, implying that longer exposure increases toxicity risk.
  • Enhanced protective measures and health evaluations are crucial to mitigate health risks for paint workers.

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Ogbodo et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c198cd9b7b07f3a061ace2https://doi.org/10.17352/atte.000021
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