Risk factors for children’s blood lead levels in metal mining and smelting communities in Armenia: a cross-sectional study

Risk factors for children’s blood lead levels in metal mining and smelting communities in Armenia: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Children’s exposure to lead poses a significant risk for neurobehavioral consequences. Existing studies documented lead contamination in residential soil in mining and smelting communities in Armenia. This study aimed to assess blood lead levels (BLL) in children living in three...

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Main Authors: Ruzanna Grigoryan, Varduhi Petrosyan, Dzovinar Melkom Melkomian, Vahe Khachadourian, Andrew McCartor, Byron Crape
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-09-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Blood lead level
Children
Smelting
Metal Mining
Lead exposure
Lead contamination
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-016-3613-9

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