Association between blood lead concentrations and body iron status in children

Arch Dis Child. 2003 Sep;88(9):791-2. doi: 10.1136/adc.88.9.791.

Abstract

Blood lead concentrations and body iron status were investigated in 279 children. Blood lead concentrations showed no increase during iron depletion phase (stage I) but markedly increased from the phase of iron deficient erythropoiesis (stage II). Increased blood lead concentrations in anaemic subjects significantly decreased after iron supplementation.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Anemia, Iron-Deficiency / blood
  • Anemia, Iron-Deficiency / therapy
  • Child
  • Dietary Supplements
  • Environmental Exposure / adverse effects
  • Erythropoiesis
  • Female
  • Ferritins / blood
  • Ferrous Compounds / administration & dosage
  • Humans
  • Iron / blood
  • Iron Deficiencies*
  • Lead / blood*
  • Male

Substances

  • Ferrous Compounds
  • Lead
  • ferrous sulfate
  • Ferritins
  • Iron