Blood Lead Levels of Children Using Traditional Indian Medicine and Cosmetics: A Feasibility Study
Background Traditional Indian cosmetics and Ayurvedic medicines may contain lead. Previous studies have shown a relationship between eye cosmetic use (kohl) in children and elevated blood lead levels (BLLs) > 10 µg/dL. However, an association between Ayurvedic use and elevated BLLs in children is...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2019-08-01
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| Series: | Global Advances in Health and Medicine |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2164956119870988 |