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2770617

Source:http://linkedlifedata.com/resource/pubmed/id/2770617

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
2
pubmed:dateCreated
1989-9-25
pubmed:abstractText
Following the observation of an abnormal lead absorption (PbB 72 micrograms/100 ml) in a young female glass decorator on a routine laboratory test, blood lead levels were measured in glass decorators of the entire area of the Local Health Unit of Treviso (Northern Italy). Abnormal lead absorption was found in a large number of glass workers, the source of exposure being the high content of inorganic lead in the "low-melting" paints that were used (brush and spray painting). Most of the exposed workers were females of fertile age, for whom even a moderate exposure to inorganic lead may constitute a risk during pregnancy. Attempts to reduce lead exposure levels by means of a health education programme and environmental improvements at the workplace were unsuccessful. In conclusion, a reduction in lead absorption in female glass decoration workers can only be achieved by using "low-melting" paints with a lower lead content.
pubmed:language
ita
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
0025-7818
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
80
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
136-9
pubmed:dateRevised
2006-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:articleTitle
[Risk of abnormal absorption of lead in glass decoration workers].
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, English Abstract