Risk of high blood pressure in salt workers working near salt milling plants: A cross-sectional and interventional study

Haldiya, Kripa Ram; Mathur, M; Sachdev, Raman; Saiyed, Habibulla N.

doi:10.1186/1476-069x-4-13

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“…3 Also, the results of Haldiya et al showed that the prevalence of hypertension and blood pressure was found to be higher in non-brine salt workers occupationally exposed to salt particles in the air of the breathing zone. 4 This is in line with the hypothesis that salt may be absorbed from the respiratory tract after being inhaled. 16,17 or the mucociliary current may transport it to the pharynx, where it is swallowed and can be absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract.…”

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Health Consequences of Lake Urmia in Crisis in the Disaster Area: A Pilot Study

Tabrizi

Farahbakhsh

Sadeghi‐Bazargani

et al. 2019

Disaster med. public health prep.

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Objective:This study investigated the health effects of Lake Urmia’s drought on adjacent urban and rural areas and people.Methods:The data for sociodemographic status, physical activity, dietary pattern, smoking, and angina of the subjects living in areas adjacent to and far from Lake Urmia were collected through validated questionnaires. Physical examinations, including blood pressure, anthropometrics, and biochemical measurements, were performed.Results:There were no significant differences between 2 areas in the case of age, sex, educational, and physical activity and smoking status (P > 0.05). The mean systolic and diastolic blood pressures and the prevalence of hypertension, prehypertension, and anemia in cases living in the adjacent areas were significantly higher than those in the control group (P < 0.05). No significant differences were observed between 2 districts in the prevalence of hyperlipidemia, overweight/obesity, asthma, angina, infraction, diabetes, and vitamin D insufficiency/deficiency.Conclusions:Our data showed that Lake Urmia’s drought has serious effects on hypertension and anemia. More longitudinal and well-designed studies are needed to confirm these results.

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“…The similar procedure occurred in the nearly dried Aral Lake where salt and transformed chemicals caused respiratory diseases, malnutrition, and anemia. 2,4,5 Dried Lake Ebinur in China is another example. It is estimated that 4.8 billion tons of salty dust is being carried from the dried surface of this lake every year.…”

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Health Consequences of Lake Urmia in Crisis in the Disaster Area: A Pilot Study

Tabrizi

Farahbakhsh

Sadeghi‐Bazargani

et al. 2019

Disaster med. public health prep.

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“…The BP levels in the present study were within the range of other studies. 11,[27][28][29][30] Several urban studies from India have indicated higher prevalence of hypertension among urban women compared with their men counterparts. 5 Several studies reported a marked influence of age on BP in many populations, [31][32][33][34] except in traditional populations.…”

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Migration and Hypertension: A Cross-Sectional Study Among Neo-Migrants and Settled-Migrants in Delhi, India

Kusuma

Gupta

Pandav

2009

Asia Pac J Public Health

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Understanding the blood pressure (BP) distribution within populations is fundamental to an understanding of the etiology of cardiovascular diseases and to develop effective preventive strategies. This study focuses on whether the BP levels and hypertension prevalence differ between neo-migrants and settled-migrants in the city of Delhi. Data on BP, anthropometry, social variables, and demographic variables were collected from a cross-sectional sample of 226 settled-migrants and 227 neo-migrants. Men possessed significantly higher BP levels than women. Settled-migrants possessed higher BP levels, except diastolic BP in males. The prevalence of hypertension ranges from 15% (neo-migrant women) to 25% (settled-migrant men), with no significant gender differences. Group differences were significant for men. Hypertension was more prevalent in older settled-migrants and younger neo-migrants. Recent migration was found to be a significant contributor to hypertension prevalence. Age contributed significantly to BP variation in both groups except in neo-migrant men. Pulse rate also contributed to systolic BP among neo-migrant women and settled-migrant men. Thus, urban residence and migration to urban areas can be a leading cause of increased prevalence of hypertension. Neo-migrants were subjected to more lifestyle insults and the stress generated during the adjustment process may be contributing to rise of BP even at younger ages.

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“…To prevent the cardiovascular diseases of Korean air crews, Choi and Kim (2013) examined the BMI and cholesterol of 326 workers [12]. Haldiya et al (2005) investigated the BMI, diastolic blood pressure (DBP), and systolic blood pressure (SBP) of 247 salt workers performing tasks close to salt milling plants [13]. Moreover, proof-printing workers who are usually exposed to chemicals are susceptible to cholangiocarcinoma.…”

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Health Profile of Construction Workers in Hong Kong

Chan

2016

IJERPH

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Construction is a manual, heavy, and complex sector concerning the most fatal accidents and high incidence of occupational illnesses and injuries resulting in days away from work. In Hong Kong, “Pilot Medical Examination Scheme for Construction Workers” was launched in 2014 to detect the health problems of their construction workforce. All registered workers under the Construction Workers Registration Board are eligible to join the scheme. The purpose of this paper is to assess the physical condition, physiological status, and musculoskeletal disorders of 942 construction workers in Hong Kong. This study adopted a two-phase design, which includes a basic medical examination to measure the workers’ physiological parameters, such as blood pressure, resting heart rate, glucose, cholesterol, uric acid, liver function test, and renal function test; as well as a face-to-face interview following the medical examination to collect their demographic information and pain experience. Individual characteristics, including gender, age, obesity, alcohol drinking habit, and sleeping habit influenced the health condition of construction workers. Among the participants, 36.1% and 6.5% of them were overweight and obese, respectively. In addition, 43.0%, 38.4%, 16.2%, and 13.9% of the participants exceeded the thresholds of cholesterol, blood pressure, urea nitrogen, and uric urea, correspondingly. Moreover, 41.0% of the participants suffered musculoskeletal pain, where the most frequent painful parts occur in the lower back, shoulder, knees, leg, and neck. Through these findings, a series of important issues that need to be addressed is pointed out in terms of maintaining the physical well-being and reducing musculoskeletal disorders of construction workers. The finding may have implications for formulating proper intervention strategies for the sustainable development of Hong Kong’s construction industry.

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Risk of high blood pressure in salt workers working near salt milling plants: A cross-sectional and interventional study

Abstract: Background: Workers working close to salt milling plants may inhale salt particles floating in the air, leading to a rise in plasma sodium, which, in turn, may increase the blood pressure and the risk of hypertension.

Cited by 7 publications

References 26 publications

Health Consequences of Lake Urmia in Crisis in the Disaster Area: A Pilot Study

Health Consequences of Lake Urmia in Crisis in the Disaster Area: A Pilot Study

Migration and Hypertension: A Cross-Sectional Study Among Neo-Migrants and Settled-Migrants in Delhi, India

Health Profile of Construction Workers in Hong Kong

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