Rahman A, Hakeem A.
Blood Lead levels during Pregnancy and Pregnancy outcome in Karachi Women.
J Pak Med Assoc Jan ;53(11):529-33.

Objective: To evaluate association of blood lead levels with pregnancy outcome in the obstetrics and gynaecology unit. Methods: Blood lead levels were measured in 73 pregnant women at the time of delivery and assessed its association with pregnancy outcome. Results: Mean maternal lead level was 9.91„b4.44 mg/dL (range 2.28 - 36.35 mg/dL). Mothers of boys had significantly higher (p=0.013, one-tailed t test) blood lead levels (11.05„b5.19) when compared to mothers of girls (8.74„b3.18 mg/dL. Conclusion: Maternal lead levels at the time o delivery showed no association with gestational age, birth weight, recumbent length, or head circumference (JPMA 53:529;2003).

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