Effect of pollution on neurobehavioral function of printing workers

Abstract:Objective To study the effect of pollution on neurobehavioral function of printing workers. Method The concentration of benzene hydrocarbons in a printing  plant were determined by gas chromatography. 40 printing workers were selected as exposure objects, while 40 workers without any exposure to chemical were selected as controls. The neurobehavioral function of workers were examined with neurobehavioral core test battery (NCTB) recommended by WHO. Result The concentration of benzene hydrocarbons in the printing plant exceeded the limit. There were significant differences between exposure groups and control group in animus, aiming test, digit span (P<0.05). Conclusion It was suggested that benzene hydrocarbons might affect neurobehavioral function of printing workers.
Key words:printing�Gneurobehavioral function
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