Abstract :
Batik employees are exposed to lead (Pb) through the respiratory tract. Lead is
derived from a mixture of coloring agents used in the batik coloring process. The
coloring agent used in the batik coloring process is remazol. Smoking activity is
thought to increase lead levels (Pb) in the blood. Smoking interferes with the
effectiveness of some of the respiratory defense mechanisms. Cigarettes can stimulate
mucus production and reduce ciliary movement. Decreased ciliary movement can
stimulate the accumulation of thick mucus and trapped lead particles (Pb). The lead
level (Pb) in the blood is <10 µg / dL. This study aims to analyze the levels of lead (Pb)
in blood in active smokers of batik employees.
The study was conducted in a Literature Study by bringing together evidence -
justification. The data obtained were analyzed descriptively. The results of the
Literature Study show smoking habits affect lead levels in the blood of batik employees
according to Anggi et al. (2016), Rosita et al. (2019), and Tapani (2019). Anggi (2016)
stated that there was a correlation between smoking habits and blood lead levels, with
a significance value of p = 0.029. Rosita et al. (2019) and Tapani (2019) state that
prolonged smoking causes blood lead levels to increase.
The conclusion of this literature study is that smoking (active smokers) can increase
blood lead (Pb) levels