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2343872

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
6
pubmed:dateCreated
1990-6-28
pubmed:abstractText
The relationship of solvent exposure to self-reported neurologic and somatic symptoms as well as neuropsychological performance was examined in a sample of 567 female blue collar workers who were members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). Structured interviews were conducted at IBEW offices. Five solvent exposure categories were derived--never exposed, exposed prior to but not during the past year, exposed during the past year but not currently, currently exposed less than 50% of the time, and currently exposed more than 50% of the time. No differences among the groups on neuropsychological performance were found. On the other hand, heightened exposure was significantly related to depression, severe headaches, light-headedness, room spinning, appetite difficulties, funny taste in mouth, weakness/fatigue, rashes, and abdominal pain after controlling for the effects of seven risk factors (age, smoking, moderate-heavy alcohol consumption, severe obesity, history of physician-diagnosed chronic illness, working in a clean room, and exposure to other chemicals). These findings are consistent with Scandinavian studies of solvent-exposed male workers and point to the need for careful prospective research.
pubmed:grant
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
0271-3586
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
17
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
661-75
pubmed:dateRevised
2007-11-14
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1990
pubmed:articleTitle
Health effects of long-term solvent exposure among women in blue-collar occupations.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Preventive Medicine, State University of New York, Stony Brook 11794.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.