Effect of welding fumes on the cardiovascular system: a six-year longitudinal study.

Conclusion Exposure to welding fumes at low-to-moderate levels is associated with increased blood pressure, suggesting that reducing the occupational exposure limit (2.5 mg/m 3for inorganic respirable dust in Sweden) is needed to protect cardiovascular health of workers.
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Source: Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health - July 28, 2020 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Taj T, Gliga AR, Hedmer M, Wahlberg K, Assarsson E, Lundh T, Tinnerberg H, Albin M, Broberg K Tags: Scand J Work Environ Health Source Type: research