Activities at risk of lead exposure and lead poisoning in children of travellers' families in charente, France
BACKGROUND: -A study to assess lead exposure of traveller children aged from 9 months to 18 years old was conducted in Charente-France between 2017 and 2019. METHODS: A face-to-face questionnaire was administered to each participating family (N = 78). Blood samples were collected, and in case of lead poisoning, an environmental survey of soil, dust and water samples was also performed. RESULTS: -Among the 100 children, they were 39 girls and 61 boys. Among them, 40 suffered from lead poisoning (Blood Lead Level ?50 ?g/L). Being a boy aged between 11 and 14 years old, and participating in lead exposure at-risk activities were significantly associated with higher mean blood lead level. CONCLUSION: -The high levels of lead detected advocate the reinforcement of lead poisoning screening for all children in the traveller population.
Author(s): Vandentorren Stéphanie, Brabant Gilles, Spanjers Lisbeth, Coudret Stéphane, Haidar Sahar, Mondeilh Aude, Gault Gaelle, Comba Marylène, Etchevers Anne
Publishing year: 2023
Pages: e13056
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