Evaluation of Status of Cadmium, Lead, and Nickel Levels in Biological Samples of Normal and Night Blindness Children of Age Groups 3–7 and 8–12 Years

The causes of night blindness in children are multifactorial, and particular consideration has been given to childhood trace metals toxicity, which is the most common problem found in underdeveloped countries. This study was designed to compare the levels of cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), and nickel (Ni) in scalp hair, blood, and urine of night blindness children age ranged 3–7 and 8–12 years of both genders, comparing them to sex- and age-matched...