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ArticleEco-Environment & Health2025

A more scientific blood lead reference value urgently needs to be updated in China: From a national and international insight.

Xiaoli Duan, Suzhen Cao, Jiacheng Guan, Ligang Hu, Chengye Sun, Chonghuai Yan, Xiaoli Zhao, Fengchang Wu

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Xiaoli DuanSchool of Energy and Environmental Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Resource-oriented Treatment of Industrial Pollutants, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China.
Suzhen CaoSchool of Energy and Environmental Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Resource-oriented Treatment of Industrial Pollutants, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China.
Jiacheng GuanSchool of Energy and Environmental Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Resource-oriented Treatment of Industrial Pollutants, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China.
Ligang HuResearch Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China.
Chengye SunNational Institute for Occupational Health and Poison Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 102206, China.
Chonghuai YanMinistry of Education and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Children's Environmental Health, Institute of Early Life Health, Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200092, China.
Xiaoli ZhaoState Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China.
Fengchang WuState Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Although blood lead levels (BLLs) in children have significantly decreased compared to two decades ago, incidents of lead poisoning and elevated BLLs among children continue to occur frequently. This trend suggests that China's current hygienic regulations are not sufficiently effective in managing children's lead exposure. This study analyzed the revision processes of blood lead reference values (BLRVs) in children from various countries, the current BLLs and their changing trends in China, potential sources of lead pollution and exposure, the requirements for managing and protecting children's health, as well as the national measures and strategies for lead emission management and control. The study also explored the necessity and urgency of updating China's BLRVs in children. Based on the specific conditions in China, a proposed BLRV of 50 μg/L was deemed more reasonable and was suggested for implementation, with the potential to yield substantial economic benefits through improved IQ outcomes should the updated BLRV be adopted.

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Blood lead levelBlood lead reference valueChildrenLead exposureUpdate

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