Increased Lead Burden in Children of Battery Workers: Asymptomatic Exposure Resulting From Contaminated Work Clothing

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Pb transmitted into the home by way of contaminated parental work clothing was the probable source of excessive Pb exposure among 69% of 58 children whose mothers worked in a battery factory. Blood Pb levels were highest in children less than 3 yr old and declined with age. All children were asymptomatic and all had normal findings on physical examinations. Dust samples from the homes of children with the greatest Pb burden demonstrated gross contamination of the home environment. Although maternal employment was short, young children spent a significant portion of their lives exposed to Pb. Certain parental occupations can subject children to considerable risk from Pb exposure.

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