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Study: Health Changes in Fishermen 2 Years After Clean-up of the Prestige Oil Spill

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  • Study: Health Changes in Fishermen 2 Years After Clean-up of the Prestige Oil Spill

    Health Changes in Fishermen 2 Years After Clean-up of the Prestige Oil Spill

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    Abstract

    Background: In 2002, the oil tanker Prestige spilled more than 67 000 tons of bunker oil, heavily contaminating the coast of northwestern Spain.

    Objective: To assess respiratory effects and chromosomal damage in clean-up workers of the oil spill 2 years after the exposure.

    Design: Cross-sectional study.

    Setting: Fishermen cooperatives in coastal villages.

    Participants: Local fishermen who were highly exposed (n = 501) or not exposed (n = 177) to oil 2 years after the spill.

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    Conclusion: Participation in clean-up of a major oil spill was associated with persistent respiratory symptoms, elevated markers of airway injury in breath condensate, and chromosomal damage.


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