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Sputum Cytology and Blood Level of Some Heavy Metals in Subjects Exposed to Quarry, Wood and Rice Dusts in Abakaliki, Ebsonyi State, Nigeria

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  • Uchenna Oyibe Okekpa

    (Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, Anambra State, Nigeria Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, 840001 Ebonyi state, Nigeria)

  • Samuel Ifedioranma Ogenyi

    (Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, Anambra State, Nigeria)

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Background: In many occupations, workers are exposed to elements contained in rice husk/dust, quarry dust and wood dust such as magnesium, lead. Magnesium, lead and silicon are heavy metals and critical pollutants of the environment with negative impact in human health. Therefore, it is utmost importance to evaluate their toxicity in the workers. Methods: This study investigated the levels of magnesium, lead and silicon in the workers of rice mill, quarry and timber. The cellular changes in the sputum of these workers were also investigated. The experimental groups were from 18years and above and must have worked in rice mill, quarry and timber for at least two years. The sputum of the workers were collected, stained with Pap, perl’s Prussian blue and Fuelgen. Results: The blood levels of magnesium was significantly (p

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  • Uchenna Oyibe Okekpa & Samuel Ifedioranma Ogenyi, 2024. "Sputum Cytology and Blood Level of Some Heavy Metals in Subjects Exposed to Quarry, Wood and Rice Dusts in Abakaliki, Ebsonyi State, Nigeria," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS), vol. 9(10), pages 431-441, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjf:journl:v:9:y:2024:i:10:p:431-441
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