Changes of immune function and nutrition state in pelagic fishermen.
- Author:
Hui-jun WANG
1
;
Guo-an FANG
;
Wen-xi YANG
;
Bo LIU
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adult; Fisheries; Humans; Immune System; physiology; Iron; deficiency; Male; Nutrition Surveys; Nutritional Status
- From: Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2006;24(7):412-414
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo investigate the effects of long time cruising on fishermen' immune function and nutrition state.
METHODSThirty-two fishermen's lymphocyte subsets, immunoglobulin, alexin, prealbumin, albumin, blood fat, hemoglobin serum iron, transferrin were tested before and after cruising.
RESULTSThe expression of CD-19 was significantly higher after cruising (P < 0.001) while other cell immune functions were not significantly changed. After cruising, the immunoglobulin IgG, IgA, alexin C3, B, prealbumin, albumin, transferrin were higher than before cruising (P < 0.001). HDL-C was higher (P < 0.05); Apo-B, and serum iron were lower (P < 0.01).
CONCLUSIONThe cruising fishermen' immune function is changed significantly; the nutrition state is good, but the serum iron is insufficient and in subclinical state.
