Publications by authors named "Cristiane Gurgel Lin"
Background: Significant lead poisoning has been associated with imported nonpaint products.
Objectives: To describe cases of pediatric lead intoxication from imported Indian spices and cultural powders, determine lead concentrations in these products, and predict effects of ingestion on pediatric blood lead levels (BLLs).
Patients And Methods: Cases and case-study information were obtained from patients followed by the Pediatric Environmental Health Center (Children's Hospital Boston).