Hydrocarbon Exposure and Chronic Renal Disease

摘要

A case/control study was conducted to investigate the role of chronic exposure to hydrocarbons in causing chronic renal disease. The study population included patients with chronic renal disease and matched controls identified from the metropolitan areas of Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Oklahoma. Altogether, 321 matched pairs were studied. Even after controlling for possible confounders, there was no significant difference found for the overall comparison between cases and controls. The authors conclude that there was no significant association found between renal disease and hydrocarbon exposure. However, there was a significant association found within the subgroup of solvent agents and degreasers, and unclassified diagnosis.