EFFECT OF POLLUTION ON RENAL FUNCTION OF TRAFFIC WARDENS IN LAHORE: REVIEW REPORT

Abstract

Air pollution is the major public health problem and vehicular exhaust fumes are the principal source of air pollution in urban areas. The hazardous traffic fumes contain a variety of pollutants such as particulate matter (PM), carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), sulfur dioxide (SO2), ozone etc, all of which can cause respiratory problems and other systemic diseases including cancer. Since occupation is a major determinant of health, traffic police personnel face multiple occupational hazards. They are continuously exposed to vehicular emissions, work in noisy and polluted environment. Standing for long hours in a static position makes them vulnerable to major health problems. Managing high volumes of traffic density results in physical and mental fatigue among traffic policemen making them susceptible to physical and mental stress. As per the systematic analysis of the global burden ambient air pollution is recognized as one of the leading causes of global disease. Chronic Kidney Diseases are among major problems caused by Pollution leading to kidney damage and ultimately kidney failure. This study demonstrates the toxic effects and major outcomes of pollution on renal function of traffic wardens.