Toxicologie industrielle et vieillissement
Several physiological and biochemical changes accompany aging and can affect the metabolism of chemicals and the body’s response. A literature review was carried out to identify these changes and their potential impact on the health of aging workers. The main effects listed are a reduction in renal...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Institut de Recherche Robert-Sauvé en Santé et en Sécurité du Travail (IRSST)
2004-05-01
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| Series: | Perspectives Interdisciplinaires sur le Travail et la Santé |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.openedition.org/pistes/3279 |
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| Summary: | Several physiological and biochemical changes accompany aging and can affect the metabolism of chemicals and the body’s response. A literature review was carried out to identify these changes and their potential impact on the health of aging workers. The main effects listed are a reduction in renal and hepatic function and a reduction in cardiac output with age. The final consequence most often observed is an increase in the time required to eliminate the substances from the body. Some studies also suggest a more significant response or effect in the elderly, compared to younger individuals, for the same blood concentration of the toxic substance. |
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| ISSN: | 1481-9384 |