Al- Anbar Medical Journal

Abstract

Background: Several cases with lead poisoning were admitted to Al- Anbar maternity and children hospital during last decades . This study was carried out , therefore , to study lead poisoning among children in Al-Anbar governerate .
Materials and Methods: Two districts (AL-Hathba and Al- Matheeq ) were included in the study . 128 blood samples were collected from children and their mothers . 44samples from water , soil and kuhil were, also, taken . Lead was estimate in the samples .
Results: Lead toxicity was noticed in 93.8% and 100% of children from Al- Hathba and Al-Matheeq , respectively . Age of children was significantly associated with blood lead levels Pica , also, was associated with blood lead levels .
Conclusion : There is a high prevalence of lead toxicity among children in Al-Anbar governerate .