Use of Isotope Ratios to Identify Sources Contributing to Pediatric Lead Poisoning in Peru.

Authors :: Naeher, Luke P.
Rubin, Carol S.
Hernandez-Avila, Mauricio
Noonan, Gary P.
Paschal, Dan
Narciso, Juan
Lain, Rocio Espinoza
Gastanaga, Carmen
Almeyda, Rosa
Jarrett, Jeff
Caldwell, Kathleen L.
McGeehin, Michael
Source :: Archives of Environmental Health. Sep2003, Vol. 58 Issue 9, p579-589. 11p.
Publication Year :: 2003
Abstract: Examines the use of isotope ratio to identify factors contributing to the pediatric lead poisoning in Peru. Increase in the blood lead level among school children; Identification of leaded gasoline as the suspected potential sources of lead poisoning among children in Callao schools; Blood lead isotope ratio of children living near the depository.

Subjects :: *LEAD poisoning in children
*LEAD toxicology
*BLOOD testing
*CHILDREN
*PEDIATRICS

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