Hematological changes in formaldehyde-exposed workers: A critical review and meta-analysis

Reza Pourbabaki, Fatemeh Rahimian, Mohammad Ebrahim Ghaffari, Amirmohammad Rezaei, Esmaeel Soleimani, Department of Occupational Health Engineering, Sirjan School of Medical Sciences, Department of Public Health, Fasa University of Medical Sciences, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Faculty of Health, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Department of Occupational Health Engineering, School of Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

Toxicology and Industrial Health

Published online on August 01, 2026

Abstract

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Formaldehyde (FA) is a widely used chemical with known carcinogenic properties, particularly for the upper respiratory tract. Concerns about probable FA-induced hematotoxicity and leukemia have sparked investigations into its health risks. This review ...