Abstract

Background and objectives: Gasoline workers are constantly exposed to toxic gasoline vapors during their working hours. These vapors are cytotoxic that effect the hematological parameters and urine composition. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of the gasoline vapors on CBC and urine of gasoline workers with reference to the ages and different brands.

Materials and methods: We therefore divided our subjects into different age groups and collected data for comparative analysis of different brands. Complete blood counts were analyzed on automatic Celltac G MEK-9100 analyzer and urine was analyzed by using the color patch strip analysis (Roche).

Results: In our results WBC, EO, BA, PLT, PCT and MPV were highly significant increased in all age group. RBC counts, hemoglobin level and their indices, HCT, MCV and MCH were also significantly decreased. The significant variations were found among the RBC, HGB, MCV, MCH, PCT, MPV and NE across the age groups. Significant variations were also found in MCV and PCT in gasoline brands workers. In the urine, abnormalities were seen in specific gravity, pH values, nitrate, protein and bilirubin all age groups.

Conclusion: It is concluded that most blood and urinary parameters were affected by exposure to gasoline. Abnormalities in blood and urine parameters were more prominently assessed in higher age group (41-50 years).The environmental pollution due to gasoline vapors cause the serious health problems in blood which needs to be investigated further. Periodical medical examinations are recommended.