Blood Lead Levels in Children Living near Lead Smelting Zone: A Pilot Field Study

Introduction: Children are most susceptible to Lead (Pb) toxicity. Exposure to lead in the environment still exists in various pockets of urban cities due to continued practices of using lead in jewellery making, paints, battery smelting and in cosmetics. Aim: To evaluate Blood Lead Level (BL...

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Main Authors: Kakali Roy, Surupa Basu, Nabendu Murmu, Jyotirmoy Adhikari, Sumantra Adhikari, Ritabrata Kundu, Apurba Ghosh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2022-08-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://www.jcdr.net/articles/PDF/16789/53738_CE(AD)_F(KR)_PF1(RD_KM)_PFA_PB(RD_KM)_PN(KM).pdf