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Blood lead levels in preschool children in Rawalpindi.

Abstract
Blood lead levels were determined in preschool children residing in Urban areas of Rawalpindi city. Of 92 (50 males and 42 females) children aged one to 5 years were included in the study. Blood lead levels ranged from 7 micrograms/dl to 34 micrograms/dl (mean 18.8 micrograms/dl). The mean lead levels were slightly higher in males (20.3 micrograms/dl) than in females (17.2 micrograms/dl) and over 90% children had lead levels above the acceptable limit of 10 micrograms/dl. Use of leaded petrol, contaminated surma, leaded paints and pica in children are common in our country and may lead to increased lead levels and appropriate measures should be taken to control this trend.
AuthorsA Hafeez, Q U Malik
JournalJPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association (J Pak Med Assoc) Vol. 46 Issue 12 Pg. 272-4 (Dec 1996) ISSN: 0030-9982 [Print] Pakistan
PMID9000827 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Lead
Topics
  • Age Factors
  • Child, Preschool
  • Environmental Exposure (analysis)
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Lead (blood)
  • Male
  • Pakistan
  • Urban Health

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