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Abstract

Blood lead level among workers in gas stationPurposeThis study aimed to determine the effect of lead levels with oxidative stress in gas station officers in the Sleman region through measurement of malondialdehyde levels (MDA).MethodsThis research was an observational analytic study involving 43 gas station workers. Blood lead levels were measured by atomic absorption spectrophotometer (SSA) methods. Serum MDA levels were measured by the TBRs methods.ResultsThis study found the average lead concentration in blood of SPBU officers was 62.174 μg/L while the serum MDA level obtained mean 5.86 μmol/L. The result of statistical tests using Pearson correlation showed that there was a significant influence between blood lead level and MDA level (p = 0.000) with very strong correlation strength (r = 0.8432).ConclusionGas station officers are susceptible to exposure to lead, so it is necessary to prevent the deterioration of health conditions by the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), healthy lifestyle, and routine medical check-ups