Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management · 2010 · 28 citations · 5 references
PharmacyNephrologyToxicologyAir PollutionEnvironmental HealthEnvironmental ToxicologyChemical Hazard AssessmentHepatic ToxicityHousehold Chemical ExposuresVolatile Organic CompoundsChemical Hazard ExposureEnvironmental Health HazardsSolvent Vapour ToxicologyToxic Chemical ExposureVapor ToxicityVapour ExposureVolatile Organic Compounds Exposure
Possible biochemical changes in hepatic and renal functions due to exposure of petrol vapour were assessed in twenty (20) petrol station attendants in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. A corresponding twentyhealthy subjects who were not exposed to petrol or its vapour were used as controls. The results showed a significant increase in the (p
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