Abstract

NARVAEZ JARAMILLO, Melba Esperanza; POZO HERNANDEZ, Clara Eliza  and  ALONZO PICO, Olga Mireya. Lead poisoning and neurobehavioral effects at the ciudad de Tulcan carpenters association, 2018. Universidad y Sociedad [online]. 2020, vol.12, n.5, pp. 431-437.  Epub Oct 02, 2020. ISSN 2218-3620.

The study carried out in carpenters from the city of Tulcan, aimed to determine lead poisoning and neurobehavioral effects. A qualitative, quantitative, bibliographic, descriptive, cross-sectional, and field paradigm study was carried out using the survey techniques. 100% of the target population is included in the research. Risk factors for lead poisoning and neurobehavioral effects were evidenced, which are related to contact with their work instruments, which in high frequency are continuously exposed; A knowledge deficit in the prevention of poisoning is identified, making it a Public Health problem. The intervention proposal aimed at improving your health condition in order to improve your quality of life.

Keywords : Intoxication; lead; neurobehavioral; effects; exposed.

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