Exploring Health Problems among Lead Acid Storage Battery Workers in Dhaka City, Bangladesh

Abstract

This study was cross-sectional in nature. To determine the health issue caused by lead exposure in lead acid storage battery companies, a total of 100 correspondents were questioned and examined. The participants were chosen on purpose from 11 lead acid storage battery facilities in Dhaka. A pretested questionnaire and check list were used by the researcher to gather data. All the interviewees were male and varied in age between 14 to 50. There were 18 participants in the 14 - 18 age cohorts, a group that is particularly susceptible to lead poisoning. According to the report, most factories disregard their own standards. Because the employees manage the load plate and lead oxide with their bare hands throughout the manufacturing process, lead is frequently contaminated and eventually absorbed through food. 85 out of the 100 responders reported clinically significant symptoms and indications of lead poisoning. Progressive weakness, decreased appetite, constipation, abdominal pain, joint as well as muscular distress, anemia, and anger were among the most prevalent observations. Four respondents had high blood pressure. With the length of the task, the symptoms became more severe. It was discovered that gender as well as clinical manifestations correlated with one another. Additionally, statistically meaningful was the correlation between age and the length of duration of employment and clinical manifestations. Hospital or even other facilities weren't included. The personal hygiene status was found good. About 15% of responders utilized hand gloves, which is a very insufficient level of safety precautions. This investigation was unable to pinpoint any associations among clinical symptoms and past employment history, educational attainment, degree of personal cleanliness, or safety precautions taken.

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