Heavy metal blood concentrations in smelters and chimney sweepers in Norway
In our population of chimney sweepers and smelter workers with high percentage use of RPE, occupational exposure to heavy metals does not seem to increase workers blood heavy metals; lifestyle factors seem more important. Further studies with higher number of participants are warranted to ensure our findings.
Authors
- Anje Christina Höper (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8962-5853)
- Krister Aune Teigen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3467-6140)
- Sandra Huber
- Marit Nøst Hegseth
Institutions
- University Hospital of North Norway (NO)
- UiT The Arctic University of Norway (NO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of Work Exposures and Health
- Published
- 2025-12-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/annweh/wxaf089
- Primary Topic
- Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Norges Forskningsråd