Awareness on Lead Poisoning among  College Students

M. V. Shreejha; V. Vishnu Priya; R. Gayathri

doi:10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i2130744

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Awareness on Lead Poisoning among College Students

M. V. Shreejha, V. Vishnu Priya, R. Gayathri

Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · pp. 1–11 · Published 29 Aug 2020

10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i2130744

Abstract

Lead is a highly toxic heavy metal. Chronic exposure to lead levels is responsible for significant health effects, particularly in children. Prevention remains the best option for reducing childhood lead exposure, however the knowledge, attitudes and practices to lead exposure is mainly in developing countries. The aim of this study is to create awareness on lead poisoning among college students. A questionnaire survey was conducted among college students through an online survey planet link. A total of 165 students have responded to the survey, a validated questionnaire consists of 20 questions distributed to assess their knowledge and awareness on lead poisoning among the college students. 67% of the participants were aware of lead poisoning and 33% not aware of it. 60% of the participants agreed that water contains lead. The responses have been taken and results were statistically analysed. Seminars and workshops may be conducted to create awareness on the risk factors of lead poisoning in the community.

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M. V. Shreejha, V. Vishnu Priya, R. Gayathri (2020). Awareness on Lead Poisoning among College Students. Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International , 1–11. https://doi.org/10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i2130744

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M. V. Shreejha — Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai - 600077, India.
V. Vishnu Priya — Department of Biochemistry, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai - 600077, India.
R. Gayathri — Department of Biochemistry, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai - 600077, India.

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