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ABSTRACT: Objective
To determine whether methyl bromide (MB) fumigation work for plants imported in Korea affects workers' health by assessing heart rate variability (HRV).Methods
We measured HRV indices (TP, VLF, LF, HF, HR, SDNN, pNN50 and HRV-index) and urinary bromide ion (Br-) in 62 fumigators (study group) and 34 inspectors (the control group) before and after fumigation work. In addition, the relationship between Br- concentration and HRV indices was analysed.Results
The fumigators' post-work HRV indices and Br- level were changed compared with their pre-work values (P?ConclusionsFumigators with high Br- concentrations and low post-work HRV indices following MB fumigation work experienced adverse effects on their autonomic nervous systems.
SUBMITTER: Choi J
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7773168 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Choi Jungmi J Hong Young-Seoub YS Cha Wonseok W Mo Hyoung-Ho HH Park Min-Goo MG
Journal of occupational and environmental medicine 20210101 1
<h4>Objective</h4>To determine whether methyl bromide (MB) fumigation work for plants imported in Korea affects workers' health by assessing heart rate variability (HRV).<h4>Methods</h4>We measured HRV indices (TP, VLF, LF, HF, HR, SDNN, pNN50 and HRV-index) and urinary bromide ion (Br-) in 62 fumigators (study group) and 34 inspectors (the control group) before and after fumigation work. In addition, the relationship between Br- concentration and HRV indices was analysed.<h4>Results</h4>The fum ...[more]