Heavy metal blood concentrations in smelters and chimney sweepers in Norway.

Krister Aune Teigen; Anje Christina Höper; Sandra Huber; Marit Nøst Hegseth

doi:10.1093/annweh/wxaf089

January 21, 2026Open Access

Heavy metal blood concentrations in smelters and chimney sweepers in Norway.

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To investigate the relationship between occupational exposure to heavy metals and blood concentrations in chimney sweepers and smelters.
Analyzed blood samples from chimney sweepers and smelter workers.
Assessed use of respiratory protective equipment (RPE).
Considered lifestyle factors that may influence heavy metal concentrations.
No significant increase in blood heavy metal concentrations observed in workers.
Lifestyle factors appear to play a more influential role than occupational exposure.

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Study reports no increased blood heavy metals in chimney sweepers, suggesting lifestyle factors are more significant.

Abstract

In our population of chimney sweepers and smelter workers with high percentage use of RPE, occupational exposure to heavy metals does not seem to increase workers blood heavy metals; lifestyle factors seem more important. Further studies with higher number of participants are warranted to ensure our findings.

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