Naslov
Contribution of lead poisoning to renal impairment

Autori
Restek-Samaržija, Nada ; Momčilović, Berislav ; Turk, Rajka ; Samaržija, Miroslav

Izvornik
Arhiv za higijenu rada i toksikologiju (0004-1254) 48 (1997); 355-364

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
factor analysis; hypertension; kidney function; occupational lead exposure

Sažetak
The late effects of lead on kidney function were studied in 38 persons occupationally poisoned in the past and in 23 workers exposed to lead. Parameters evaluated in all subjects were creatinine clearance, hippuran renal flow, blood lead, erythrocyte protoporphyrin, aminolevulinic acid dehydratase, and blood pressure. Out of 11 combined variables, four significant factors were identified by factor analysis. The results showed the presence of the delayed adverse effect of previous occupational lead poisoning on kidney function and blood pressure. The phenomenon is a complex interplay of lead poisoning in the past, overall duration of lead exposure, and age as a major confounding variable related to aging process of the kidneys

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Temeljne medicinske znanosti

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