Institusion
Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Nasional
Author
Nugroho, Azis Wahyu Prasetyo
Subject
R Medicine (General)
Datestamp
2020-12-23 06:31:37
Abstract :
Lead (Pb) is a heavy metal in the environment contained in the earth's crust
and is spread in small amounts through natural processes. The painting industry
uses lead compounds with chrome (PbCrO4). Lead levels in the blood can cause a
decrease in hemoglobin levels. The purpose of the literature thesis is to analyze
the correlation of the blood lead levels to hemoglobin levels in staining
employees.
Reference data sources in the form of the latest research journals. Data
analysis was tested descriptive. Lead levels of hemoglobin levels in staining
employees cause haemopoietic disorders resulting in decreased hemoglobin
synthesis.
Lead contained in the blood inhibits most of the enzymes that play a role in
the formation of hemoglobin, heme. Literature studies on the correlation of the
blood lead levels to hemoglobin levels in staining workers show that there is a
relationship of blood lead levels to hemoglobin levels. The direction of the
relationship of blood lead levels to hemoglobin levels is negative. The direction of
the negative relationship indicates the higher the lead level in a person's blood,
the lower the hemoglobin level in the staining employee.