Medical check-up on polyvinyl chloride tubes manufacture workers

Forty-three workers and 20 individuals as control group in the polyvinyl chloride tubes manufacture unit in the United Arab Emirates were investigated to scope their : respiratory, kidney, blood count, and liver function screening tests. Moderate C.O.P.D. was reported in 11.6% of workers. Abnormality in urine analysis was reported in 13.9% of workers which needs further investigation. Leucopenia and border line platlets count was reported in 4.6% of workers. Regarding liver function screening tests, a significant difference in the trans-aminase enzymes values was reported and that indicates strict control and clarifies the importance of transaminase values in screening the liver function in these conditions