Characteristic, Levels of Lead in the Blood, and Hypertension of Workers Batteries Home Industry at Talun Village Sukodadi District Lamongan Regency

Abstract

Lead (Pb) is one of the pollutants that can cause hypertension. The objectives of this study were to analyze characteristic, levels of Lead (Pb) in blood and hypertension at home industry workers batteries. This research was an observational descriptive studies and used cross-sectional approach. Data obtained from interviews, questionnaires, and observation. Measurement of blood lead used Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer and blood pressure measurements used a tensimeter. Samples were selected by total population of 10 workers batteries home industry. The results of the research that most workers age is less than 30 years was 50%, the worker men was 60%, workers who have a habit of smoke was 30%, Pb levels in the blood of workers 30% above the standards set by ATSDR (1999) 10 μg/dL (100%). Advise the workers to reduce cigarette consumption and wear personal protective equipment such as masks, gloves and boots while they work to reduce exposure of lead (Pb)