Lead Poisoning caused by domestic Incense Burning: A Case Study

• Main Authors: Kai-wei Yang, 楊鎧蔚
• Other Authors: Bing-Fang Huang
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2018
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/b5p95k

碩士 === 中國醫藥大學 === 職業安全與衛生學系碩士在職專班 === 106 === Lead poisoning is a serious condition that effects multiple organs systems in humans. Identifying source of exposure is essential to both preventing and controlling intoxication. We presented a family who performed Chinese exorcism at home, was tested with high blood lead level and classical symptoms of lead poisoning. Analysis of dust samples in the patient’s house found abnormally high concentration of lead. The results indicated that incense fume is the well-founded culprit of occupational and domestic lead poisoning. We suggested enhancing ventilation as a mean to reduce lead exposure associated with incense burning.