Portable lead analyzer to locate source of lead.
Indian J Pediatr
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2004 Jun; 71(6): 495-9
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-82909
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To investigate the sources of lead in the environment in children with elevated blood, with the help of a Field Portable X-Ray Fluorescence Analyzer.METHODS:
One hundred and seven school children were chosen for this study on a random basis, from Mangalore and Karnataka. Their blood lead was analyzed. Of the cases analyzed, 10 students whose blood lead level was more than 40 microg/dl were investigated using a field portable X-Ray Fluorescence Analyzer. This is the first time such a device has been available for this purpose in India.RESULTS:
The 'likely' source of lead exposure could be determined in eight cases which was from the immediate environment of the children like 'lead-based' paint on surfaces in the house, on playground and other exterior equipment; lead storage batteries, contaminated dust and soil and other lead-containing substances.CONCLUSION:
The use of an X-Ray Fluorescence Analyser appeared to be useful in determining the source of lead.
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Index:
IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Soil Pollutants
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Humans
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Child
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Environmental Monitoring
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Environmental Exposure
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Fluorescence
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India
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Lead
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Pediatr
Year:
2004
Type:
Article
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