Abstract

In 31 Medical students blood lead levels were studied using A.A.S.( (Atomic AbsorptionSpectrometry) The study included 15 males 16 females. 33.3 % of Males, and 50 % of Femalespresented 5-10 μg levels. 10-15 μg/L was seen in 66.7% Males and 33.3 % Females. The presentstudy trend shows 5-10 μg/L among 33% of males and 50% of females and 10-15μg levelsamong 66.7% Males and 33.3 % females among young medical students of 19-21years agegroup. In our study levels > 10 μg/L are more than in the U.S and Australia studies. Chinesestudy showed that the median BLL(Blood lead levels) in Chinese subjects were about twotimes higher than the AmericanNHANES(National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey)survey. The levels above 10 μg/L need monitoring and also education and awareness amongsubjects.

Key words: Blood lead levels • A.A.S (Atomic Absorption Spectrometry) • NHANES (National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey) • Monitoring