Investigation of Children Blood Lead Level in Handan City
- VernacularTitle:邯郸市211名儿童血铅水平及相关因素分析
- Author:
Shumin YANG
;
Yanfen ZHANG
;
Ranran CHENG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Lead poisoning;
Children;
Health survey
- From:
Journal of Environment and Health
2007;0(07):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To know the blood lead level of children in Handan city and the influence factors. Methods In Oct. 2004,211 children aged 2-6 years,living in Handan city for more than one year and without eliminating lead medicine treatment in recent three months,were chosen from a kindergarten. The blood lead was determined by WFC atomic absorption spectrometer. The influence factors were investigated by questionnaire.Results The blood lead level was(89.2?13.6) ?g/L,the prevalence of lead poisoning was 11.85%,no significant difference was seen between boys and girls. As for the blood lead level,the children living in the industrial areas or near traffic road was higher,the children living in the newly decorated house was higher,the children often eat preserved eggs was higher,the children whose parents engaged in the work of lead exposure was higher,the children whose parents smoke heavily at home everyday was higher,the children whose parents had lower education was higher. Conclusion More attention should be paid to prevent and control child lead poisoning in Handan city.
