Knowledge on lead exposure among Paint workers in Kirtipur Municipality, Nepal

Knowledge on lead exposure among Paint workers in Kirtipur Municipality, Nepal

Study shows that only 9.3% of paint workers have good knowledge on lead exposure. So, awareness program on lead exposure and regular training programs on hazards and safety measures should be conducted

Lead exposure is a serious threat to public health. Among various occupational groups, paint workers are at increased risk of lead exposure. This study aims to assess the knowledge on lead exposure, identify symptoms of lead toxicity and to estimate the blood hemoglobin level among paint workers in Kirtipur Municipality

audelL1, HamalD1, Neupane R2, Manandhar N1, Shrestha L

https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/IJOSH/article/view/70468/64697

Department of Community Medicine, Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences, Bhandarkhal, Kathmandu, Nepal 2Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Lagankhel, Lalitpur, Nepal

01.10.2025

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