Blood Lead Levels, Hemoglobin, and Liver Enzymes in Opium-Dependent Addicts
Background: Opium addiction, as a major health problem, has been reported in Middle East countries. Recently, contaminated opium has been reported as a probable source of lead poisoning. Thus, the aim of this study is to evaluate blood lead levels (BLL), liver enzymes, and hemoglobin (Hb) concentrat...
Main Authors: | Farzaneh Montazerifar, Mansour Karajibani, Maryam Lashkaripour, Manijeh Sayyad Mollashahi, Abbas Ali Niazi, Moghgan Soltan Mohammadi, Samaneh Rahimi Helari |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2021-01-01
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Series: | International Journal of Preventive Medicine |
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Online Access: | http://www.ijpvmjournal.net/article.asp?issn=2008-7802;year=2021;volume=12;issue=1;spage=3;epage=3;aulast=Montazerifar |
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