Abstract
Chromium is one of the widely used heavy metal used on industrial scale and is root
cause of a number of health related problems in humans as well as animals. Chromium
not only release into environment from natural sources but also from industries.
Tanning of leather include various steps ranging from pretreatment to dying which
involves worker’s direct contact with chemicals like chromium and which is
responsible for causing serious health problems. Present study was conducted for
quantitative estimation of chromium in nail samples of workers of hide market situated
in Shadbagh Lahore near Railway station. General health condition of workers was also
assessed through questionnaire. Nail samples of workers were collected, treated, then
analyzed in atomic absorption spectrophotometer (AAS), and results obtained were
than analyzed statistically. Results thus gathered were also compared reported values
under permissible limit. From results it has been confirmed that concentration of
chromium (0.6540 ± 0.039 mg/kg) is significantly high in workers of hide market and
they are also suffering from different respiratory problems, skin allergies, and blood
pressure. It has also been concluded that this problem is needed to be tackled by
adoption of remedial and mitigation measures. Effective and substantial programs are
recommended for increasing public awareness about chromium contamination and
health effects by social mobilization and community participation
Moneeza Abbas, Sofia Nousheen, Rabia Fazal. (2017) Determination of chromium in nail samples of hide market workers, Lahore, Asian Journal of Agriculture and Biology, Volume 5, Issue 3.
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