Blood lead level in opium dependents and its association with anemia: A cross-sectional study from the capital of Iran

Background: Opium dependence is one of the most challenging health problems in the developing countries as well as Iran. Among several health problems due to opium dependence, there are limited reports indicating the presence of lead in opium. The aim of this study is to investigate the blood lead l...

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Main Authors: Behrooz Hashemi Domeneh, Nader Tavakoli, Najmeh Jafari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-01-01
Series:Journal of Research in Medical Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.jmsjournal.net/article.asp?issn=1735-1995;year=2014;volume=19;issue=10;spage=939;epage=943;aulast=Domeneh