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Deciduous teeth and blood lead levels in children of Basrah city
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Source
The Medical Journal of Basrah University
Issue
Vol. 26, Issue 1 (30 Jun. 2008), pp.32-36, 5 p.
Publisher
University of Basrah College of Medicine
Publication Date
2008-06-30
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
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Abstract EN
To determine lead exposure among in children of Basrah a total of 100 deciduous whole teeth were collected from 100 children.
Teeth and blood were analyzed for lead concentrations using atomic absorption spectrophotometry and ALAD activity by colorimeter.
Children were between 5 and 15 years old (56 males and 44 females).
The study period extended from January 2005 till the end of May 2006.
Laboratory investigations included measuring teeth and blood lead levels and ALAD activity, A questionnaire was used to gather information on each person, such as age, sex, place where the person lives, the mean blood lead level (BLL), deciduous teeth lead level (DLL) and aminolevulinic acid dehydrotase (ALAD) were 11.42 ± 2.7μg / dl, 7.6 ± 3.93 μg / g and 202 ± 19.74 U / ml RBC respectively.
BLL, DLL ALAD activity was significantly different according to the age, sex and urban areas.
There was a significant correlation (P<0.01) between all parameters (age, BLL and DLL and ALAD) which is included in this study.
In conclusion, the levels of lead in deciduous teeth and blood serves as a dosimeter for lead exposure which originates from different sources, also there were high correlation between BLL and DLL and ALAD.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mehdi, Jawad K.. 2008. Deciduous teeth and blood lead levels in children of Basrah city. The Medical Journal of Basrah University،Vol. 26, no. 1, pp.32-36.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-114404
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mehdi, Jawad K.. Deciduous teeth and blood lead levels in children of Basrah city. The Medical Journal of Basrah University Vol. 26, no. 1 (2008), pp.32-36.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-114404
American Medical Association (AMA)
Mehdi, Jawad K.. Deciduous teeth and blood lead levels in children of Basrah city. The Medical Journal of Basrah University. 2008. Vol. 26, no. 1, pp.32-36.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-114404
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 35-36
Record ID
BIM-114404