Abstract
ObjectivesTo determine the prevalence and correlates of elevated blood lead level in children (6-144 months) of Aligarh.MethodsA hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted. Venous blood was obtained for lead estimation and a structured questionnaire was filled.ResultsA total of 260 children were enrolled. The prevalence of elevated blood lead level was 44.2%, seen mostly in children below 5 years of age. Old and deteriorating wall paints at home was found to be significantly associated with elevated levels.ConclusionsLead-based house paints are potential source of lead exposure. Meticulous renovation and painting of the walls with safe paints is desirable.
Highlights
ObjectivesTo determine the prevalence and correlates of elevated blood lead level in children (6-144 months) of Aligarh
Studies suggest that the population groups at greatest risk of exposure are young children and workers involved with construction, mining, and manufacturing
The mean (SD) blood lead levels (BLLs) was highest in age group 6 to 12 months [33.8 (5.1) μg/dL] and lowest in age group 120 months [10.9 (4.4)μg/dL]
Summary
To determine the prevalence and correlates of elevated blood lead level in children (6-144 months) of Aligarh. Studies suggest that the population groups at greatest risk of exposure are young children and workers involved with construction, mining, and manufacturing. A densely populated town of Uttar Pradesh, is the hub of a variety of industries and is feared to be home to children at risk of lead exposure. This level as 12% and level of confidence of 2%, and the degree of precision as 4%, the sample size was calculated to be 260 [6]. Study was planned to determine the socio-demographic and clinical correlates of elevated blood lead levels in children of Aligarh.
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