Investigating the Effects of Occupational Exposure to Chromium and Vanadium on Diabetes

Abstract

Mohammad Taheri, Ashraf Salehi, Zahra Shokhmgar, Leila Mirshekari, Morteza Bakhshesh, Hamid Momeni

Introduction: Diabetes is one of the most important and complicated diseases that requires serious follow-up and control. Non-occupational and occupational risk factors are known but need more investigation. With regard to the limited research on this subject, the goal of this study is to determine the effects of occupational exposure to Chromium and Vanadium on diabetes.

Methods: This case-control study was performed from 1997-98 and 100 carpenters and mechanics living in Khomein (50 people in each group) were examined in an unlikely and easy way. The information on the studied units was recorded using a questionnaire. in addition to the questions mentioned in the questionnaire, blood pressure, height, weight, and waist circum- ference were measured in one turn. HbA1C, BS2hpp, and FBS tests were also requested for each subject and finally, the data were analyzed by Chi-square test, Mann-Whitney, Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, and independent t-test.

Findings: In the present study, the comparison of fasting blood sugar levels of mechanics and carpenters did not show a statistically significant difference according to the mean numbers and standard deviations, except for the variable duration of employment per day (p = 0.003(. Findings suggest that there is no significant difference between the two groups in the incidence or non-incidence of diabetes ( p=0.065).

Discussion and conclusion: The results show that job confrontation with chromium and vanadium did not have a statistically significant difference in the development of diabetes. However, annual examinations and tests are recommended to identify patients early and prevent disorders.

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