ArticleJournal of health & pollution2020
Blood Lead Levels in Children Living Near an Informal Lead Battery Recycling Workshop in Patna, Bihar.
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- The influence of contemporary and emerging factors on blood lead concentrations among young males in conflict with the law: a case study from a middle-income country.Frontiers in epidemiology · 2024Article
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- A Study of Maternal and Umbilical Cord Blood Lead Levels in Pregnant Women.Indian journal of clinical biochemistry : IJCB · 2023Article
- Prevalence of elevated blood lead levels and risk factors among children living in Patna, Bihar, India 2020.PLOS global public health · 2022Article
- Case of Lead Poisoning Associated with Herbal Health Supplements.Journal of health & pollution · 2020Article
- Clinical case analysis of 32 children aged 0-6 years with lead poisoning in Nanning, China.Toxicology and industrial healthArticle
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Abstract
backgroundLead can cause significant biological and neurologic damage, even at small concentrations, and young children are at higher risk. Informal recycling of lead batteries and lead-based workshops/industries have increased the burden of lead toxicity in developing countries, including India. Many informal recycling lead battery workshops have been established by the local people of Patna, Bihar as self-employment opportunities. However, most of the residents are not aware of the risk factors associated with lead poisoning.
objectivesThe present pilot study aimed to assess blood lead levels (BLLs) and hemoglobin levels among children aged between 3 to 12 years in the settlement of Karmalichak near Patna, India. MATERIALS AND
methodsChildren residing near the informal lead battery manufacturing unit were selected for BLL assessment. A total of 41 children were enrolled in the questionnairebased survey.
resultsAll the children in the present study had detectable lead concentrations in their blood. Only 9% of the studied children had a BLL ≤5 μg/dl, while 91% children had a BLL above >5 μg/dl.
conclusionsThe present study carried out in children of Karmalichak region of Patna, India was an attempt to better understand the problem of lead toxicity, describe the epidemiology of its adverse effects, identify sources and routes of exposure, illustrate the clinical effects and develop strategies of prevention so that remedial measures may be taken by government agencies and regulatory bodies. In view of the high lead levels in children in the study area, attempts are being made to develop strategies for future prevention by relocating the informal battery recycling workshops from the area. Moreover, parents have been advised to increase nutritional supplementation of children by providing calcium-, iron- and zinc-rich foods, including milk and vegetables. PARTICIPANT CONSENT: Obtained. ETHICAL APPROVAL: The study was approved by the ethical committee of Era's Lucknow Medical College & Hospital, Era University, Lucknow (India). COMPETING INTERESTS: The authors declare no competing financial interests.
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