Lead-Glazed Ceramic Wear ad Blood Lead Levels of Children in the City of Oaxaca, Mexico

Blood lead levels were measured in residents of Oaxaca, Mexico, a city with a long tradition of producing and using Pb-glazed ceramic ware. The geometric mean blood Pb level in children aged 8-10 yr was 10.5 mu g/dl, and he corresponding mean value for their mothers was 13.4 mu g/dl. Family use of P...

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Published inArchives of environmental health Vol. 55; no. 3; p. 217
Main Authors Azcona-Cruz, Maria Isabel, Rothenberg, Stephen J, Schnaas, Lourdes, Zamora-Munoz, Jose S, Romero-Placeres, Manuel
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.05.2000
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Summary:Blood lead levels were measured in residents of Oaxaca, Mexico, a city with a long tradition of producing and using Pb-glazed ceramic ware. The geometric mean blood Pb level in children aged 8-10 yr was 10.5 mu g/dl, and he corresponding mean value for their mothers was 13.4 mu g/dl. Family use of Pb-glazed pottery, use of animal fat in cooking, and family income were the most important factors related to Pb levels. Use of this ceramic war remains a significant risk factor for elevated blood Pb levels in children.
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ISSN:0003-9896