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  • Previous studies linked lead exposure to kidney dysfunction, but current lower exposure levels and outdated assessment methods limit relevance.
  • This study addresses the need for updated research on lead's renal effects using modern eGFR estimations.

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  • To investigate the association between blood lead levels (BPb) and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) in newly hired workers before significant occupational exposure.
  • To assess if different eGFR estimation methods (creatinine, cystatin C, or both) impact the observed association with BPb.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized baseline data from the Study for Promotion of Health in Recycling Lead (SPHERL).
  • Assessed 447 male workers, analyzing eGFR and urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio (ACR) against BPb levels.
  • Employed linear regression, adjusting for multiple health and lifestyle factors.

Main Results:

  • No significant association was found between eGFR (estimated by creatinine, cystatin C, or both) and BPb levels across BPb distribution.
  • A higher BPb was associated with a lower ACR, suggesting potential subclinical kidney effects.

Conclusions:

  • Current blood lead levels in this cohort of new workers showed no association with estimated kidney function.
  • The observed lower ACR with higher BPb warrants further investigation into early renal changes from lead exposure.