Environmental lead exposure in Christchurch children: soil lead a potential hazard.
A study of childhood blood lead levels and of soil lead levels has been carried out in Christchurch. The results indicate a potent hazard especially to the child with unusual appetite for soil. Screening and preventative programmes are briefly discussed.
D002675:Child, Preschool; D004781:Environmental Exposure; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007854:Lead / Q000032:analysis* / Q000097:blood; D007855:Lead Poisoning / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D009520:New Zealand; D010842:Pica / Q000097:blood / Q000517:prevention & control; D012987:Soil / Q000032:analysis*; D013054:Spectrophotometry, Atomic
D012987:Soil; D007854:Lead