Factors Associated With High Blood Lead Levels in a Sample of 100 Children in Tehran

Background: Lead is considered a neurotoxic agent. We aimed to evaluate the blood lead level (BLL) in young population and determine probable risk factors of lead exposure in Iran. Methods: In a cross-sectional study, a total of 100 children were entered and their BLLs were checked. Results: In all,...

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Main Authors: Nasim Zamani, Narges Gholami, Hossein Hassanian-Moghaddam, Fariba Farnaghi, Latif Gachkar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2019-03-01
Series:Clinical Medicine Insights: Pediatrics
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/1179556518825451