Blood Lead Levels, Hemoglobin, and Liver Enzymes in Opium-Dependent Addicts
Background: Opium addiction, as a major health problem, has been reported in Middle East countries. Recently, contaminated opium has been reported as a probable source of lead poisoning. Thus, the aim of this study is to evaluate blood lead levels (BLL), liver enzymes, and hemoglobin (Hb) concentrat...
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| author | Farzaneh Montazerifar Mansour Karajibani Maryam Lashkaripour Manijeh Sayyad Mollashahi Abbas Ali Niazi Moghgan Soltan Mohammadi Samaneh Rahimi Helari |
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| description | Background: Opium addiction, as a major health problem, has been reported in Middle East countries. Recently, contaminated opium has been reported as a probable source of lead poisoning. Thus, the aim of this study is to evaluate blood lead levels (BLL), liver enzymes, and hemoglobin (Hb) concentrations in opium-dependent addicts with healthy controls. Methods: In a cross-sectional study, 75 opium-addicted men (case group) referred to Zahedan Baharan Hospital were evaluated. A group of 75 nonaddicted men were selected as a control group. BLL, Hb, and liver enzymes levels were measured. Body mass index (BMI) was also calculated. Results: The case group had elevated BLL compared to the controls (19.1 ± 1.6 vs. 9.1 ± 0.4; P < 0.0001). Hb concentrations were significantly lower in the patients compared to the controls (13.3 ± 1.6 vs. 15.1 ± 1.3; P < 0.0001). A positive correlation was found between BLL and opium addict duration in the case group (r = 0.52, P < 0.0001). Conclusions: Due to the contamination of opium to lead, it seems that opiate addicts are at risk of lead poisoning. Thus, it is recommended that the blood lead level is frequently monitored to control the adverse effects of poisoning and prevent lead accumulation. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-cb54f37033b3496a9b0413726945ca6b2022-12-21T18:13:03ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsInternational Journal of Preventive Medicine2008-78022008-82132021-01-011213310.4103/ijpvm.IJPVM_303_18Blood Lead Levels, Hemoglobin, and Liver Enzymes in Opium-Dependent AddictsFarzaneh MontazerifarMansour KarajibaniMaryam LashkaripourManijeh Sayyad MollashahiAbbas Ali NiaziMoghgan Soltan MohammadiSamaneh Rahimi HelariBackground: Opium addiction, as a major health problem, has been reported in Middle East countries. Recently, contaminated opium has been reported as a probable source of lead poisoning. Thus, the aim of this study is to evaluate blood lead levels (BLL), liver enzymes, and hemoglobin (Hb) concentrations in opium-dependent addicts with healthy controls. Methods: In a cross-sectional study, 75 opium-addicted men (case group) referred to Zahedan Baharan Hospital were evaluated. A group of 75 nonaddicted men were selected as a control group. BLL, Hb, and liver enzymes levels were measured. Body mass index (BMI) was also calculated. Results: The case group had elevated BLL compared to the controls (19.1 ± 1.6 vs. 9.1 ± 0.4; P < 0.0001). Hb concentrations were significantly lower in the patients compared to the controls (13.3 ± 1.6 vs. 15.1 ± 1.3; P < 0.0001). A positive correlation was found between BLL and opium addict duration in the case group (r = 0.52, P < 0.0001). Conclusions: Due to the contamination of opium to lead, it seems that opiate addicts are at risk of lead poisoning. Thus, it is recommended that the blood lead level is frequently monitored to control the adverse effects of poisoning and prevent lead accumulation.http://www.ijpvmjournal.net/article.asp?issn=2008-7802;year=2021;volume=12;issue=1;spage=3;epage=3;aulast=Montazerifarhemoglobinleadliver enzymesopium addiction |
| spellingShingle | Farzaneh Montazerifar Mansour Karajibani Maryam Lashkaripour Manijeh Sayyad Mollashahi Abbas Ali Niazi Moghgan Soltan Mohammadi Samaneh Rahimi Helari Blood Lead Levels, Hemoglobin, and Liver Enzymes in Opium-Dependent Addicts International Journal of Preventive Medicine hemoglobin lead liver enzymes opium addiction |
| title | Blood Lead Levels, Hemoglobin, and Liver Enzymes in Opium-Dependent Addicts |
| title_full | Blood Lead Levels, Hemoglobin, and Liver Enzymes in Opium-Dependent Addicts |
| title_fullStr | Blood Lead Levels, Hemoglobin, and Liver Enzymes in Opium-Dependent Addicts |
| title_full_unstemmed | Blood Lead Levels, Hemoglobin, and Liver Enzymes in Opium-Dependent Addicts |
| title_short | Blood Lead Levels, Hemoglobin, and Liver Enzymes in Opium-Dependent Addicts |
| title_sort | blood lead levels hemoglobin and liver enzymes in opium dependent addicts |
| topic | hemoglobin lead liver enzymes opium addiction |
| url | http://www.ijpvmjournal.net/article.asp?issn=2008-7802;year=2021;volume=12;issue=1;spage=3;epage=3;aulast=Montazerifar |
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