Assessment of Lead Exposure and Urinary-δ-aminolevulinic Acid Levels in Male Lead Acid Battery Workers in Tamil Nadu, India

Background. Exposure to lead (Pb) affects multiple health outcomes and physiological systems. In adults, even small increases in blood Pb levels have been associated with decreased glomerular filtration rate, increased risk of hypertension and increased incidence of essential tremor. To date, there...

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Main Authors: Ravibabu Kalahasthi, Tapu Barman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pure Earth 2018-01-01
Series:Journal of Health and Pollution
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