Effect of welding fumes on the cardiovascular system: a six-year longitudinal study

Effect of welding fumes on the cardiovascular system: a six-year longitudinal study

OBJECTIVE: This study investigated whether low-to-moderate exposure to welding fumes is associated with adverse effects on the cardiovascular system. METHODS: To test this, we performed a longitudinal analysis of 78 mild steel welders and 96 controls; these subjects were examined twice, six years ap...

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Main Authors: Tahir Taj, Anda R Gliga, Maria Hedmer, Karin Wahlberg, Eva Assarsson, Thomas Lundh, Håkan Tinnerberg, Maria Albin, Karin Broberg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nordic Association of Occupational Safety and Health (NOROSH) 2021-01-01
Series:Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health
Subjects:
cvd
metal
cardiovascular
endothelial function
homocysteine
ldl
cardiovascular disease
longitudinal study
blood pressure
welding
welding fume
biomarker
particle
occupational medicine
c-reactive protein
fume
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