The effect of exposure to petroleum products on some renal function parameters of motor mechanics in port harcourt metropolis of Nigeria

Abstract

The effect of petroleum products on some renal function parameters was assessed in motor mechanics in Port Harcourt, Nigeria using urinalysis, urea and creatinine estimations. Traces of protein in urine were found in the exposed population, which increased as the duration of exposure increased. Mean urea and creatinine levels showed a significant difference (p<0.05) between the exposed and non exposed subjects. Specific gravity levels of test subjects were low compared to normal. Tukey test analysis shows a significant difference in urea level between groups of the exposed population but those of creatinine and specific gravity had no inter group difference. A direct relationship therefore was observed between the levels of urea, creatinine, specific gravity, urinary protein and the duration of exposure to these products.

Keywords: Petroleum product, creatinine, urea, specific gravity, protein.


(Global Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences: 2002 9(1): 59-64)