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[Health status of workers and employees of the "Electrozinc" plant exposed to hazardous chemical substances]. 1994

S Ch Tezieva, and E G Legostaeva

Present technology, sanitary equipment and hygienic measures in the main shops of "Electrozinc" plant are inadequate to prevent toxic pollution of environment. Climate and geographic position of Vladikavkaz city are also considered unfavourable. The air of "Electrozinc" working area and health status of "Electrozinc" employees were studied during past 5 years. Obtained results showed that employees engaged into lead and zinc production at "Electrozinc" are exposed to high concentrations of heavy elements (lead, zinc, cadmium et al.). Marked nonspecific biochemical changes as well as caused by specific exposure to lead and coexisting metals were detected in individuals, who had been considered apparently healthy. High level of transitory disablement morbidity also supports the idea of occupational hazards afflicting the health status of employees. Ecologic situation at "Electrozinc" and in Vladikavkaz necessitates further examination of health status in "Electrozinc" employees and inhabitants of nearby zone, treatment program and measures of primary prophylaxis.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D007854	Lead	A soft, grayish metal with poisonous salts; atomic number 82, atomic weight 207.2, symbol Pb.
D008669	Metallurgy	The science, art, or technology dealing with processes involved in the separation of metals from their ores, the technique of making or compounding the alloys, the techniques of working or heat-treating metals, and the mining of metals. It includes industrial metallurgy as well as metallurgical techniques employed in the preparation and working of metals used in dentistry, with special reference to orthodontic and prosthodontic appliances. (From Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p494)	Heavy Industries,Industries, Heavy,Heavy Industry,Industry, Heavy
D009017	Morbidity	The proportion of patients with a particular disease during a given year per given unit of population.	Morbidities
D009784	Occupational Diseases	Diseases caused by factors involved in one's employment.	Diseases, Occupational,Occupational Illnesses,Disease, Occupational,Illnesse, Occupational,Illnesses, Occupational,Occupational Disease,Occupational Illnesse
D004463	Ecology	The branch of science concerned with the interrelationship of organisms and their ENVIRONMENT, especially as manifested by natural cycles and rhythms, community development and structure, interactions between different kinds of organisms, geographic distributions, and population alterations. (Webster's, 3d ed)	Bionomics,Ecologies
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000395	Air Pollutants, Occupational	Toxic air-borne matter related to work performed They are usually produced by the specific nature of the occupation.	Occupational Air Pollutants,Pollutants, Occupational Air
D015032	Zinc	A metallic element of atomic number 30 and atomic weight 65.38. It is a necessary trace element in the diet, forming an essential part of many enzymes, and playing an important role in protein synthesis and in cell division. Zinc deficiency is associated with ANEMIA, short stature, HYPOGONADISM, impaired WOUND HEALING, and geophagia. It is known by the symbol Zn.
D016272	Occupational Health	The promotion and maintenance of physical and mental health in the work environment.	Employee Health,Industrial Health,Industrial Hygiene,Occupational Safety,Health, Industrial,Hygiene, Industrial,Safety, Occupational,Health, Employee,Health, Occupational
D017132	Workplace	Place or physical location of work or employment.	Job Site,Work Location,Work Place,Work-Site,Worksite,Job Sites,Location, Work,Work Locations,Work Places,Work Site,Work-Sites,Workplaces,Worksites