Occupational exposure to particles and biomarkers of cardiovascular disease —during work and after vacation

ConclusionsOccupational dust exposure was associated with some CVD risk markers, even at mean exposure concentrations below the Swedish occupational exposure limits for respirable silica and respirable dust, respectively. Vacation resulted in recovery for some risk markers. However, the change of the homocysteine and LDL levels suggest a long-term effect. Reduction of occupational exposure to dust may decrease the risk of CVD among exposed workers.
Source: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health - Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research