Estimation of Lead Exposure Intensity by Industry Using Nationwide Exposure Databases in Korea.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In a previous study, we estimated exposure prevalence and the number of workers exposed to carcinogens by industry in Korea. The present study aimed to evaluate the optimal exposure intensity indicators of airborne lead exposure by comparing to blood lead measurements for the future development of the carcinogen exposure intensity database.

Methods

Data concerning airborne lead measurements and blood lead levels were collected from nationwide occupational exposure databases, compiled between 2015 and 2016. Summary statistics, including the arithmetic mean (AM), geometric mean (GM), and 95th percentile level (X95) were calculated by industry both for airborne lead and blood lead measurements. Since many measurements were below the limits of detection (LODs), the si

SUBMITTER: Koh DH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8640577 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature