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2817477 
Journal Article 
Using sauna to prevent diseases in workers exposed to occupational chemical and physical hazards 
Parpalei, IA; Prokof'Eva, LG; Obertas, VG 
1991 
No 
Vrachebnoe Delo
ISSN: 0049-6804 
BIOSIS/91/28788 
0 
5 
93-95 
Russian 
BIOSIS COPYRIGHT: BIOL ABS. It was found that being a hygienic procedure sauna essentially improves well-being of the workers, activates the cardiovascular system and mechanism of general adaptation of the body. Sauna increased excretion with sweat fluid of toxic substances (lead, thiuram, captax, sulphenamide C) that penetrated the body during work. Sauna is recommended as an effective procedure in conditions where chemical and physical factors are the leading occupational hazards.