Biochemical effects of lead exposure on systolic and diastolic blood pressure, heme biosynthesis and hematological parameters in automobile workers of north karnataka (India).

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to find out the effect of lead exposure on systolic and diastolic blood pressure, heme biosynthesis related and hematological parameters of automobile workers. For this study 30 automobile workers were selected and compared with 30 age matched healthy control subjects. Significantly increased blood lead (364%, P\0.001) and urinary lead (176%, P\0.001) levels were observed in automobile workers