Evaluation of toxic exposures and musculoskeletal system diseases in spa workers

Our study aimed to determine toxic metal exposures and musculoskeletal diseases in spa workers. Within the scope of our study, hair and urine samples were taken from 54 people working in spa centers in Sarıkaya, Sorgun and Saraykent districts of Yozgat Province. Additionally, a face-to-face survey was conducted with 54 employees. Analyzes were performed on inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) and all data were evaluated with the SPSS package program. The average As urine level of the 54 employees participating in the research was found to be 10.07±1.28 ug/L for Sarıkaya, 10.60±1.50 ug/L for Sorgun, and 9.66±1.29 ug/L for Saraykent. It was within normal limits. Average As hair levels were found to be 0.48±0.21 μg/g in Sarıkaya, 0.52±0.37 μg/g in Sorgun, and 0.37±0.11 μg/g in Saraykent. In total, urine levels of Pb in 13 people, Cd in 16 people, Co in 5 people, Ni in 3 people, Zn in 9 people, Mn in 2 people, Cr in 3 people, Al in 11 people, Mg in 21 people, and Fe in 8 people were found to be above the limits. In addition, hair levels of As in 3 people, Pb in 11 people, Hg in 7 people, Cd in 29 people, Ni in 2 people, and Mn in 19 people were found to be above normal limits.