Factors associated with elevated blood lead concentrations in children in Karachi, Pakistan

• Main Authors: Rahbar Mohammad Hossein (Author), White Franklin (Author), Agboatwalla Mubina (Author), Hozhabri Siroos (Author), Luby Stephen (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: The World Health Organization, 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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OBJECTIVES: To confirm whether blood lead concentrations in Karachi were as high as reported in 1989 and to identify which types of exposure to lead contribute most to elevated blood lead concentrations in children in Karachi. METHODS: A total of 430 children aged 36-60 months were selected through...