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. 1989 Sep-Oct;31(5):625-33.

[Factors associated with the blood levels of lead in residents of Mexico City]

[Article in Spanish]
E Lara-Flores, J Alagón-Cano, J L Bobadilla, B Hernández-Prado, A Ciscomani-Begoña
  • PMID: 2609224

[Factors associated with the blood levels of lead in residents of Mexico City]

[Article in Spanish]
E Lara-Flores et al. Salud Publica Mex. 1989 Sep-Oct.

Abstract

A study aimed at detecting risk factors for high blood lead levels in Mexico City inhabitants, undertaken at the local National Institute of Public Health, is described. Measurements of blood lead levels for a sample of 300 civil servants were related to several potential risk factors. The statistical analysis was based on analysis of variance and logistic regression. The results of the analysis seem to suggest differences in blood levels by sex, zone of residence, hours of transportation and eating habits, such as the consumption of canned meals and the use of "earthenware dishes" in the preparation of meals. The nature of the study is exploratory, but it seems to suggest directions of research in the complex problem of lead levels in people of polluted cities.

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