Blood lead levels in children residing in a 115-year old urban settlement in Harare, Zimbabwe: a cross sectional study

• প্রধান লেখক: Svitsai Chagonda (লেখক), Itai James Blessing Chitungo (লেখক), Cuthbert Musarurwa (লেখক), Terence Nyamayaro (লেখক)
• বিন্যাস: গ্রন্থ
• প্রকাশিত: BMC, 2023-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• বিষয়গুলি: article
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Abstract Background Elemental lead (Pb) toxicity in children, irreversibly affects their growth and development. We assessed the prevalence of high blood Pb levels (BLL) in children living in a potentially high risk residential area and also assessed Pb levels in environmental specimens. Methods Thi...