Hematological Variations Induced by Paint Chemicals in Occupationally Exposed Painters
Hematological Variations Induced by Paint Chemicals in Occupationally Exposed Painters
Komal Mukhtar*, Saba Yasin, Husna Ahmad, Muhammad Amir Iqbal and Nabila Roohi
ABSTRACT
Effect of paints and their associated chemicals on hematological parameters were assessed in this investigation. For this purpose, 20 healthy controls and 25 male painters in the age range of 23-65 years, persistently engaged in domestic painting were approached. Unpaired student t-test was used for statistical analysis. There was a significant (P < 0.05) decrease in RBC in the painters as compared to the control group. Red cell indices such as HGB, HCT, MCH and MCHC were significantly (P < 0.05) reduced in painters. On the contrary, PLT, MPV, WBC, LYM and Gran count were substantially (P < 0.05) elevated in the painters. In conclusion, chronic paint exposure predicts future illnesses such as anemia and cancer.
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