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A Kuruvilla1, V V Pillay, T Venkatesh
1Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, India. ajeenellickal@hotmail.com
Objective:
To investigate the sources of lead in the environment in children with elevated blood, with the help of a Field Portable X-Ray Fluorescence Analyzer.
Methods:
One hundred and seven school children were chosen for this study on a random basis, from Mangalore and Karnataka. Their blood lead was analyzed. Of the cases analyzed, 10 students whose blood lead level was more than 40 microg/dl were investigated using a field portable X-Ray Fluorescence Analyzer. This is the first time such a device has been available for this purpose in India.
Results:
The 'likely' source of lead exposure could be determined in eight cases which was from the immediate environment of the children like 'lead-based' paint on surfaces in the house, on playground and other exterior equipment; lead storage batteries, contaminated dust and soil and other lead-containing substances.
Conclusion:
The use of an X-Ray Fluorescence Analyser appeared to be useful in determining the source of lead.
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