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This study investigates the secular trends in blood lead concentrations among school-age children in Montevideo, Uruguay from 2009 to 2019, revealing a significant decline in mean blood lead levels (BLL) from 4.8 μg/dL to 1.4 μg/dL. Despite this progress, a concerning percentage of children still exhibited elevated BLLs, with 19-48% having levels ≥2 μg/dL during 2015-2019, indicating ongoing public health risks. The findings underscore the need for continued prevention efforts and systematic monitoring of c

Author

Karina Noel

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EN