Airway function and mental health status of petrol pump workers of Aurangabad (Maharashtra) city. – An analytical cross-sectional study

Srivastava, Abhay; Barkule, Soham

doi:10.1016/j.cegh.2019.12.022

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“…The toxic chemicals in the petrol can enter the bloodstream through the lungs, also affecting other organs including the heart, liver, kidneys and the nervous system [13]. The action of petrol on the central nervous system results in depression, hallucinations, delirium, loss of consciousness, convulsions and euphoria [12,13]. Most of these nervous symptoms were not reported in this study because it would be difficult for vendors to assess their mental health on their own.…”

Section: Health Related Consequences Due To Exposure To Petrolmentioning

confidence: 93%

“…The implication of petrol in respiratory symptoms has already been reported by Syimir Fizal et al [32] in Malaysia. Petrol generates particles of 0.02 nm in diameter which are deposited in the bronchioles, causing inflammation of the airways [12] at the root of most of these respiratory symptoms. The toxic chemicals in the petrol can enter the bloodstream through the lungs, also affecting other organs including the heart, liver, kidneys and the nervous system [13].…”

Section: Health Related Consequences Due To Exposure To Petrolmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…From a safety point of view, petrol is an inflammable product which often causes fires resulting in the death of vendors and those around them and other health problems following inhalation of the gas [3,10,11]. Exposure to petrol is toxic and causes side effects such as inability to concentrate, memory loss, anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder [12,13]. From an environmental standpoint, petroleum activities release generalized chemical contamination in various environmental compartments (air, soil, water and the food chain) [11,14].…”

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confidence: 99%

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The Counterfeit Petrol Business in Benin and Associated Health Consequences Among Stakeholders

Mamatou¹,

Gbaguidi²,

Ignace³

et al. 2020

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In Benin counterfeit fuel is sold across the country, but the health consequences associated with this activity are not documented. The present study was conducted to describe the specificities of this business in a representative municipality of Southern Benin and to identify its health-related consequences as perceived by the vendors. Data was collected using a questionnaire survey in 160 vendors of counterfeit petrol in the municipality of Abomey-Calavi. The data were analyzed with SAS software and the proportions were compared two by two with the two-tailed Z test. The findings reveal that the trade of counterfeit petrol involves as many men (53%) as women (47%). The vendors have an average of 10.14 years of experience in the business. The conditions for practicing the profession are not optimal. Vendors store their fuel at the point of sale and they work more than 8 hours a day. Most of the respondents sold petrol at less than 400 F CFA (97.47%). At this price, most of them (51.27%) made a daily profit between 1000 and 5000 F CFA per day. Despite this daily profit, most of the respondents (73.20%) wish to change their profession because of the perceived health hazards that can be caused by prolonged exposure to petrol. Most vendors said to experience fatigue (82.76%), headache (66.21%), dizziness (60.69%) and skin irritations (51.03%). Moreover, respiratory symptoms were reported by the respondents including mainly sneezing (69.92%), stuffed nose (68.42%), loss of smell (55.64%), episodes of rhinorrhea (53.38%) and throat irritations (51.88%). The proportions of people reporting sneezing and stuffy nose were significantly higher (p<0.05) than in the other categories. Despite these health risks, very few of them seek medical care when ill. A spatial distribution of vendors based on symptoms generated three main categories. The 1st group is composed of vendors from Glo-Djibé, Hèvié and Kpanroun. Those of group 2 are located in Akassato and Zinvié; while vendors from Godomey, Calavi, Togba and Ouédo made the last group. Frequently reported symptoms were dizziness, irritation of the eyes and loss of smell in the 1st group; episodes of rhinorrhea and irritation of the throat in group 2. Most symptoms reported in group 3 were headache, fatigue, lower back pain, stuffy nose and dental problems. Although the counterfeit petrol business generates interesting profits to traders, the associated hazards are enormous, hence the need to improve the technical and safety conditions of this sector.

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confidence: 93%