A Case Study on Hematological Parameters in workers exposed to Cement dust in Areas of Nalagonda District

Abstract

This study was carried out in the areas of kodad in Nalagonda District, during the time frame 2009-2010. In this study a group of 50 healthy workers and another group of (100exposed) labours working in cement factories were randomly selected with ages ranging from 20-35, 35-50, 50-65 years. The blood samples were taken from them and estimation of hemoglobin (Darkbinsmethod), total Leukocyte count were analysed.The result shows the% of hemoglobin of exposed labours from different age groups 20-35, 35-50, 50-65 are non significant (P>0.05) Total leukocyte counts in labours of different age groups 20-35, 35-50, 50-65 are insignificant (P<0.05) Results were compared in a mean, and on the basis of period exposure. Considering the hazards of exposure to cement dust, this study incorporated the basic hematological parameters, erythrocyte sedimentation rate and the total leukocyte count. The idea was to identify a simple, readily available and cost effective screening test that could help in identifying the presence of disease, its severity, in cement workers potentially related to their workplace.