Zeitschrift für Osteoporose und körperliche Aktivität
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Effects of Quarry Dusts on the Electrocardiogram of Quarry Workers in Abakaliki Metropolis

Dr. Alaa Mohsen

Associations between high level of occupational dust and cardiovascular diseases have been known for more than half a century.To evaluate the effects of quarry dusts on the electrocardiogram of quarry workers in Abakaliki metropolis.

They were within the age of 18 to 65 years. A questionnaire was issued to obtain some vital medical and workplace information. Signed consents forms were obtained. An electrocardiogram machine was used to examine the electrical activities of their hearts. A handheld laser dust measuring device called air sampler PCE-PCO 1 was used to analyze the quantity, quality and sizes of particulate matters present in the research area. Data were presented as Mean ±SEM, analyzed using a 2-way ANOVA, and a multiple comparison test using Tukey's Post Hoc Test. Level of significance was set at 95% confidence interval. All statistical analyses were carried out using Graph Pad prism 7 software.