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Environmental Investigation for Mass Lead Poisoning among Children in Industrial Area of Samut Sakhon, Thailand
Vallibhakara SA ,
Athipongarporn A ,
Im-arom C ,
Sinitkul R ,
Plitponkarnpim A 
Background: A girl with blood lead level [BLL] of 166 mcg/dL was admitted in hospital due to status epilepticus. A high level of lead dust and contamination in environment was detected in her living area. All the children in a school that was located around 100 meters from the recycling factory were examined. Among these group of children, the prevalence of high BLL (10 mcg/dL or more) was 44.2% (75 from 165 children).
Objective: To
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