Early Renal Dysfunction is Associated with Exposure to Petroleum Products in Petroleum Stations Workers at Khartoum State –Sudan
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 8
Abstract
Abstract: Petrol and its derivatives are the most important sources of energy in the world, and they have many benefits and uses however they have hematological and biochemical adverse effects on human health. The primary purpose of this study is to determine the effect of petroleum products exposure on renal function. This study carried out at Khartoum state on petroleum stations workers during the period from March to May 2016. Spot urine samples were collected from 50 individuals exposed to petroleum products at petroleum stations and 50 non exposed individuals as control. The urine Albumin and urine creatinine was estimated by using cobas Integra 400 analyzer and then the albumin/creatinine ratio was calculated. The mean of albumin/creatinine ratio was higher in exposed group (43.56±43.00 mg/g) compared to non exposed group (19.58±3.9 mg/g); p.value<0.05 and there was no correlation of albumin/creatinine ratio(ACR) results with age, body mass index (BMI) and duration of exposure to petroleum products at petroleum stations per year. The exposure to petroleum products at petroleum stations has risk of renal dysfunction, but the severity of renal damage was not correlated with duration of exposure to petroleum products. That indicates increase the probability of chronic kidney disease in petroleum stations workers in the area of study. Keywords:petroleum stations petroleum products , workers, albumin/creatinine ratio (ACR), kidney disease.
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Ola El-kheir El-awad, Selma Ali, Naser Eldin MA Shrif
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