Factors Associated With Elevated Blood Lead Levels in Children
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Date
2018-01
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Indian Academy of Pediatrics
Abstract
Objectives: To determine the prevalence and correlates of elevated blood lead level inchildren (6-144 months) of Aligarh. Methods: A hospital-based cross-sectional study wasconducted. Venous blood was obtained for lead estimation and a structured questionnairewas filled. Results: A total of 260 children were enrolled. The prevalence of elevated bloodlead level was 44.2%, seen mostly in children below 5 years of age. Old and deteriorating wallpaints at home was found to be significantly associated with elevated levels. Conclusions:Lead-based house paints are potential source of lead exposure. Meticulous renovation andpainting of the walls with safe paints is desirable
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Causes, Lead toxicity, Prevention, Wall paint
Citation
Chaudhary Sakshi, Firdaus Uzma, Ali Syed Manazir, Mahdi Abbas Ali. Factors Associated With Elevated Blood Lead Levels in Children. Indian Pediatrics. 2018 Jan; 55(1): 38-40