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| Centre | University of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay |
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| Description of Cohort | Recruited 430 children (age 0-18 years) living in Montevideo and followed them for 3 years. Ages: 0 – 18 yo Length of time being followed: 3 years. |
| Location of Cohort | Montevideo |
| Chemicals/Exposures Studied | Lead exposure |
| Health or Social Effects Studied | Lead poisoning |
| Samples Collected | Serum |
| Questionnaires | Yes |
| Key Findings | Among the population studied, 46% have BLL above the current reference level (5 µg/dL). Higher levels were found in younger children. Although landfills and gathering of metals were the most frequent source of exposure levels above 20 mcg/dL were associated with paint and e-waste burning – informal recycling. |
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