Blood Lead Levels in children 2 through 59 months old in Bhutan
Introduction: Pediatric lead exposure has long-term health, public health, and economic consequences; however, it is an underrecognized problem in low and middle-income countries. Our objective was to determine the prevalence of elevated blood lead levels (EBLLs) (greater than or equal to 5mg/dL) an...
Main Authors: | Phillip Erbele, Deki Pem, Phensum Tobgay, Sonam Pelden, Mongal S. Gurung, Sonam Ugen, Krista Erbele |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bh
2021-06-01
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Series: | Bhutan Health Journal |
Online Access: | https://bhj.com.bt/index.php/bhj/article/view/85 |
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