Studies on status of serum lead levels among preschool children in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

The present study deals with the status of serum lead (Pb) level among preschool children in Bhubaneswar Block, Odisha by proton induced X-ray emission (PIXE) anatytical methodology. Among the study population, 20.1% chiidren were detected with lead in their serum with mean lead level 0.29 t 0.66 ppm.The study shows that this area is not contaminated with lead above normal level but lead contamination has started affecting.

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G. Bulliyya, P. G. S. Sethyl, S. K Kar, T R. Routray

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2013

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BLL

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So precaution should be taken to make the area lead free for fufure generation.

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Publication Type

Article

Experts

G. Bulliyya, P. G. S. Sethyl, S. K Kar, T R. Routray

Time Frame

2013

Categories

BLL