Assessment of some toxico-inflammatory, hepato-renal and cardio-oxidative stress biomarkers among waste pickers in Ajegunle Lagos State Nigeria

Individuals who move from one place to another in search of recyclable goods for financial benefits or other purposes are known as wastes pickers. This study aimed on assessment some toxico-inflammatory, hepato-renal and cardio-oxidative-stress biomarkers among pickers Ajegunle, Lagos State, Nigeria. Five milliliters blood specimens were withdrawn each the 120 participants into lithium heparin anticoagulated bottles respectively. was followed by measurements with data analyzed using SPSS version 20.0 ANOVA used statistical analysis. There significant elevations (p=0.00) mean values lead, cadmium (toxic heavy metals), C-reactive protein interleukin-6 (inflammatory biomarkers) working experience < 2 years, 2-5 years > 5 compared that control group . Also, there elevation (p=0.02) alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase alkaline phosphatase (liver enzymes) whereas did not reveal any alterations (p 0.05) these liver enzymes when group. glutathione peroxidase malondialdehyde (p=0.03) (oxidative-stress However, no seen creatinine urea (renal cardiovascular (troponin-1 creatinekinase-MB) various experiences. It is concluded chronic roadside may be prone risk metals poisoning, inflammatory disorder, hepatotoxicity oxidative stress. Therefore, it recommended should embraced appropriate authorities enlightened comply safety precautions discharging their duties.