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Evaluation of Oxidative Stress, Blood Parameters, and Neurocognitive Status in Cement Factory Workers Publisher



Malekirad AA1, 2 ; Rahzani K3 ; Ahmadi M1 ; Rezaei M4, 5 ; Abdollahi M2, 6 ; Shahrjerdi S7 ; Roostaie A8 ; Mohajerani HR9 ; Boland Nazar NS10 ; Torfi F11 ; Mousavi Khaneghah A12
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  1. 1. Department of Biology and Psychology, Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Toxicology and Diseases Group, The Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (TIPS), Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran
  4. 4. Department of Food Hygiene, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
  5. 5. Department of Food Safety and Hygiene, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  6. 6. Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  7. 7. Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medical Science, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
  8. 8. Department of Biology, Islamic Azad University, Damghan, Iran
  9. 9. Department of Biology, Islamic Azad University, Arak, Iran
  10. 10. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  11. 11. Surgical Ward, Taleghani Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
  12. 12. Department of Food Science, Faculty of Food Engineering, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Sao Paulo, Brazil

Source: Toxin Reviews Published:2021


Abstract

The current investigation was aimed to evaluate the oxidative stress (OS), blood factors, and neurocognitive state among cement factory workers who are exposed to dust during their work. Totally 41 cement exposed workers and 41 subjects as a control group were selected, and their OS, biochemical parameters, and a neurocognitive questionnaire were assessed. The results indicated that the levels of triglyceride, alanine aminotransferase, and alkaline phosphatase were higher among the exposed workers. The rate of lipid peroxidation and total antioxidant capacity were not significantly differenced among the workers while compared to the control group.Highlights Cement industry may lead to several health impairments among cement workers. A significant association between past dust exposure in the workplace and neurocognitive impairment. Occupational exposures to these dusts may result later in life in adverse mental health outcomes. © 2019 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.