Organic brain syndrome and long-term exposure to toluene: a clinical, psychiatric study of vocationally active printing workers

Journal Article · Tue Nov 01 00:00:00 EST 1988 · JOM, J. Occup. Med.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1097/00043764-198811000-00014· OSTI ID:6323465

Larsen, F; Leira, H L

This study addresses the prevalence of organic brain syndrome (OBS) among long-term toluene-exposed rotogravure workers who are still working. The prevalence of OBS in 22 workers exposed to toluene for a minimum of 12 years and 19 unexposed control subjects, matched for age and employment status, was assessed with a comprehensive clinical psychiatric interview. There was a significantly greater prevalence of mild chronic encephalopathy and organic affective syndrome in the toluene-exposed group.

• Research Organization: Ulleval Univ. Hospital, Oslo (Norway)
• OSTI ID: 6323465
• Journal Information: JOM, J. Occup. Med.; (United States), Vol. 30:11
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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