Blood and hair lead levels in boys and girls living in two Sardinian towns at different risks of lead pollution

This study reports blood and hair lead levels measured in 1998 in 222 children from two Sardinian towns: Portoscuso and Sestu. Portoscuso is in a polluted area of Sardinia due to its vicinity to the industrial zone of Portovesme. As a consequence of its economy and location, Sestu is not exposed to lead pollution. Blood lead (PbB) concentration was determined in heparinized venous blood samples by graphite furnace atomic absorption...