High concentration of blood lead levels among young children in Bagega community Zamfara – Nigeria and the potential risk factor

摘要

IntroductionIn May 2010, lead poisoning (LP) was confirmed among children <5years (U5) in two communities in Zamfara state, northwest Nigeria. Following reports of increased childhood deaths in Bagega, another community in Zamfara, we conducted a survey to investigate the outbreak and recommend appropriate control measures.