Korean Journal of Clinical Laboratory Science (대한임상검사과학회지)
- Volume 41 Issue 3
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- Pages.105-110
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- 2009
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- 1738-3544(pISSN)
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- 2288-1662(eISSN)
Heavy Metal Levels in the Outdoor Workers Exposed in Yellow Sand
황사에 노출된 옥외 근로자의 혈중 중금속 농도
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Lee, Mi-Hwa
(Department of Clinical Pathology, Jinju Health College)
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이미화
(진주보건대학 임상병리과)
- Received : 2009.09.11
- Accepted : 2009.11.18
- Published : 2009.12.31
Abstract
Yellow sand (or Asian dust) occurs mainly in spring in East Asia. Yellow sand from China and its surrounding regions transports air pollutants, such as aerosols, ozone, and heavy metals. The outdoor workers are frequently exposed to heavy metals during yellow sand phenomenon. This study was carried out to investigate the heavy metal levels in blood among 75 outdoor workers (exposed group) and 86 indoor workers (controled group) in Gyeonggi province from March 2008 to May 2009. Heavy metal levels in blood were analyzed by atomic absorption spectrophotometer. Mean blood lead levels in exposed group and controled group were