Biological monitoring of exposure to benzene in petrol pump workers and dry cleaners.
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Exposure to benzene has been monitored in petrol-pump workers and dry cleaners of Meerut City (India) by measuring phenol content of their urine samples. Average values for phenol in urine were higher in petrol-pump workers than dry cleaners. Alcoholic subjects excreted more phenol than smokers and non-vegetarians. It is concluded that alcohol can alter the susceptibility of man to benzene toxicity by affecting its metabolism.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Industrial health
دوره 39 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2001