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Indian Pediatr
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2018 Jan; 55(1): 38-40
Article
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| ID: sea-199060
Résumé
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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Indian J Pathol Microbiol
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2006 Jan; 49(1): 59-60
Article
Dans Anglais
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| ID: sea-73056