Relation between pica and blood lead in areas of differing lead exposure
Gallacher, JEJ; Elwood, PC; Phillips, KM; Davies, BE; Jones, DT
| HERO ID | 83332 |
|---|---|
| In Press | No |
| Year | 1984 |
| Title | Relation between pica and blood lead in areas of differing lead exposure |
| Authors | Gallacher, JEJ; Elwood, PC; Phillips, KM; Davies, BE; Jones, DT |
| Journal | Archives of Disease in Childhood |
| Volume | 59 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Page Numbers | 40-44 |
| Abstract | Surveys were conducted in 4 areas in Wales [UK] with differing degrees of environmental Pb. In 2 areas the source of the Pb was traffic and in 1 it was spoil from Pb mining in the past. The 4th area, which served as a control, was a village remote from heavy traffic, industry and Pb mining. Various environmental samples were taken, and children aged 1-3 yr and their mothers were studied. Blood Pb concentrations were raised in the Pb mining area, and within the areas defined by traffic flow the blood Pb concentrations of the mothers showed a gradient. Pica in the children, assessed by a questionnaire, showed no relation with blood Pb, but the amount of Pb removed from the children's hands with wet wipes was an important contributor to blood Pb concentrations. |
| Doi | 10.1136/adc.59.1.40 |
| Pmid | 6696493 |
| Wosid | WOS:A1984SA67300009 |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Comments | ECRIB. |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Language Text | English |