The relationship between respiratory symptoms and occupational related lead (Pb) and copper (Cu) in hair samples among goldsmiths in Kota Bharu, Kelantan

Amanah, Siti Nur Athirah (2014) The relationship between respiratory symptoms and occupational related lead (Pb) and copper (Cu) in hair samples among goldsmiths in Kota Bharu, Kelantan. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

Project paper (B.S.(Environmental & Occupational Health)) – Universiti Putra Malaysia, 2014. Background: Small gold jewelry industries have high exposure to occupational lead and copper due to high demand of their business among local people. High demand of gold jewelries with low precaution of safety and health lead to high exposure of heavy metals among goldsmiths in Kota Bham which can lead to respiratory problems. This study was chosen is because there is no study yet related to the heavy metal exposure among gold jewelry workers in Malaysia. Objective: To determine the relationship between respiratory symptoms and occupational related lead (Pb) and copper (Cu) exposure in hair samples among goldsmiths in Kota Bharu, Kelantan. Method: A cross sectional study was done between an exposure of Pb and Cu with respiratory problems among goldsmiths in Kota Bharu, Kelantan. 48 of hair samples were collected among goldsmiths and was analysed by Inductively Coupled Plasma -Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES) 6000 Series. This study was aid by modified European Community Respiratory Health Survey (ECRHS) questionnaire as to determine the early detection of respiratory problems among goldsmiths in small workshop. The statistical analyses were carried out using (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) SPSS software version 22. Result: The results showed that among exposed participants of goldsmiths, there were high numbers of percentage which is male gender (χ²=66.1; p<0.005), education of diploma level (χ²=76.5; p<0.005), income between range (1000-2999) (χ²=69.6; p<0.005), ever and still smoking (χ²=73.7; p<0.005) (χ²=77.7; p

Item Type:	Project Paper
Faculty:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Science
Depositing User:	Ms. Adni Syuhaida Zon
Date Deposited:	23 Nov 2022 03:54
Last Modified:	24 Mar 2023 01:24
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/493

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