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The organic solvent syndrome
Authors:C van Vliet  G M H Swaen  J J M Slangen  Tj de Boorder  F Sturmans
Institution:(1) Department of Occupational Medicine, University of Limburg, PO Box 616, 6200 MD Maastricht, The Netherlands;(2) Department of Epidemiology, University of Limburg, PO Box 616, 6200 MD Maastricht, The Netherlands
Abstract:Summary A study was conducted to investigate the existence of a ldquospecificrdquo neurotoxic effect due to long-term exposure to organic solvents. A comparison was made regarding diagnoses, symptoms and other relevant medical data between persons receiving a disability pension on the basis of a neuropsychiatric disorder selected from an exposed (painters) and non-exposed (construction workers) trade organization. Information was collected from their medical files at the occupational health department. Concerning diagnoses and symptoms, no significant differences were found between exposed and non-exposed patients. No indications were found for the existence of a ldquotypicalrdquo complex of symptoms associated with exposure to organic solvents among painters in The Netherlands. The number of reported symptoms was not related to the duration of exposure, thus lending no support for a dose-effect relationship. If a neurotoxic effect does exist among Dutch painters, it is of a non-specific type and not clearly distinguishable from other mental disorders.
Keywords:Construction workers  Disability pensions  Organic solvents  Organic solvent syndrome  Painters
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