Blood lead levels in children residing in a 115-year old urban settlement in Harare, Zimbabwe: a cross sectional study

Blood lead levels in children residing in a 115-year old urban settlement in Harare, Zimbabwe: a cross sectional study

Abstract Background Elemental lead (Pb) toxicity in children, irreversibly affects their growth and development. We assessed the prevalence of high blood Pb levels (BLL) in children living in a potentially high risk residential area and also assessed Pb levels in environmental specimens. Methods Thi...

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Main Authors: Svitsai Chagonda, Itai James Blessing Chitungo, Cuthbert Musarurwa, Terence Nyamayaro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-02-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Blood lead
Children
Harare
Environmental
Exposure
Zimbabwe
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-023-03886-6

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