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Some acute and long-term effects of exposure in welding and thermal-cutting operations in Nigeria |
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| Authors: | George Oleru S. A. Ademiluyi |
| Affiliation: | (1) Toxic Substances Research and Teaching Program, University of California, 95616 Davis, California, USA;(2) Department of Community Health, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, PMB 12003 Lagos, Nigeria;(3) Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, PMB 12003 Lagos, Nigeria |
| Abstract: | Summary The analysis of welding fumes has shown that toxic gases are present that are irritating to the respiratory system; these gases include nitrogen dioxide and ozone, as well as the oxides of cobalt and chromium. The acute and long-term effects of exposure are assessed in the context of a welding and metal plant in Nigeria. Evidence of long-term respiratory impairment and potential lung cancer was found. |
| Keywords: | Acute effects Welding fumes Long-term respiratory impairment Nigeria |
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