We have located links that may give you full text access.
Impact of blood lead level on haemoglobin and intelligence among school children living near lead based industries.
Blood lead level and its impact on haemoglobin and intelligence among school children near lead based industries, and to supplement them with a nutritious food for its effect, were studied. Blood was withdrawn from 120 children (9-12 years) and lead was estimated by Lead Care Analyzer Kit and haemoglobin by auto analyser. Culture Fair Non-verbal Test was used to assess the Intelligence Quotient. After pre-test, the experimental group (n = 60) were given nutritional supplementation for 3 months and education on hygiene measures, while the control group (n = 60) did not receive them. Food supplementation and education significantly decreased the lead level in the experimental group (8.8±0.5 to 6.9±0.4, μg/dL, mean ± SE) but not in the control group. The intelligence score improved in the experimental group but not in the control group. A negative correlation was observed between the lead level and intelligence. No improvement was observed in the haemoglobin. This study shows that the blood lead level in children near lead based industries is high and is negatively correlated with intelligence. Supplementation of nutritious food and education on hygiene measures have decreased the lead level and increased the intelligence score.
Full text links
Related Resources
Get seemless 1-tap access through your institution/university
For the best experience, use the Read mobile app
All material on this website is protected by copyright, Copyright © 1994-2024 by WebMD LLC.
This website also contains material copyrighted by 3rd parties.
By using this service, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy.
Your Privacy Choices
You can now claim free CME credits for this literature searchClaim now
Get seemless 1-tap access through your institution/university
For the best experience, use the Read mobile app