Are roadside petrol dispensers at risk of oxidative stress ? a study from gombe, North East Nigeria

Conclusion: Our data have demonstrated higher level of oxidative stress in roadside dispensers of gasoline compared to the controls. This is an indication that roadside gasoline dispensers are probably at greater risk of developing chronic diseases associated with increased oxidative stress. Antioxidant supplementation may be of benefit to the roadside gasoline dispensers. Legislation on roadside gasoline dispensing should be enforced to reduce the incidence of long-term complications from repeated exposures.
Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - Category: Rural Health Authors: Source Type: research