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Zhang_2013_J.Occup.Environ.Med_55_1001

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Title : Ethylbenzene-induced hearing loss, neurobehavioral function, and neurotransmitter alterations in petrochemical workers - Zhang_2013_J.Occup.Environ.Med_55_1001
Author(s) : Zhang M , Wang Y , Wang Q , Yang D , Zhang J , Wang F , Gu Q
Ref : J Occup Environ Med , 55 :1001 , 2013
Abstract :

OBJECTIVE: To estimate hearing loss, neurobehavioral function, and neurotransmitter alteration induced by ethylbenzene in petrochemical workers.
METHODS: From two petrochemical plants, 246 and 307 workers exposed to both ethylbenzene and noise were recruited-290 workers exposed to noise only from a power station plant and 327 office personnel as control group, respectively. Hearing and neurobehavioral functions were evaluated. Serum neurotransmitters were also determined.
RESULTS: The prevalence of hearing loss was much higher in petrochemical groups than that in power station and control groups (P < 0.05). Compared with the control group, scores of neurobehavioral function reflecting learning and memory were decreased in petrochemical workers (P < 0.05), as well as acetylcholinesterase activity. Negative correlation was shown between neurobehavioral function and acetylcholinesterase.
CONCLUSIONS: Ethylbenzene exposure might be associated with hearing loss, neurobehavioral function impairment, and imbalance of neurotransmitters.
PubMedSearch : Zhang_2013_J.Occup.Environ.Med_55_1001
PubMedID: 23969497

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Zhang M, Wang Y, Wang Q, Yang D, Zhang J, Wang F, Gu Q (2013)
Ethylbenzene-induced hearing loss, neurobehavioral function, and neurotransmitter alterations in petrochemical workers
J Occup Environ Med 55 :1001

Zhang M, Wang Y, Wang Q, Yang D, Zhang J, Wang F, Gu Q (2013)
J Occup Environ Med 55 :1001