Cognitive Effects of Aluminum Exposure in Cement Factory Workers: A Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) Assessment

Key Points

• This research aims to assess the cognitive effects of aluminum exposure in cement factory workers using the MMSE.
• Compared cognitive performance of aluminum-exposed workers to non-exposed controls using the MMSE.
• Measured urinary aluminum levels to evaluate their association with cognitive outcomes.
• Workers exposed to aluminum had significantly lower cognitive performance than controls.
• Higher urinary aluminum levels were linked to poorer cognitive outcomes, indicating neurotoxic effects.