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Hematological Profile of Painters: A Case – Control Study.

Renuka Gadwal, Anita Herur, Surekharani Chinagudi, Shashikala GV, Shailaja Patil, Roopa Ankad, Sukanya Badami, and SV Brid

Occupational diseases are often neglected due to its direct impact on a person’s economy. Painters are at a high risk of developing alterations in their haematological profile, apart from respiratory and skin diseases. Our aim to study the haematological profile in painters and take preventive steps in order to improve their health. This case-control study was done in 30 painters and 30 non-painters in the Department of Physiology, S. N. Medical College, Bagalkot. Ethical clearance and informed consent were obtained. Blood sample was drawn from ante-cubital vein. Hemoglobin, RBC count, total and differential leucocytic counts, and platelet count of the painters and non- painters were estimated. The results obtained were compared between the two groups statistically using unpaired t test. This study revealed there were a decrease in hemoglobin and neutrophils, and a decrease in RBC, Platelet and total leucocyte counts in painters. An increase in eosinophils, lympocytes and basophils was also noted in them as compared to non-painters. A check on these haematological parameters should be kept in case of painters in order to take preventive measures to improve their health.