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. 2007 Sep;85(9):674–680. doi: 10.2471/BLT.06.036137

Table 2. Reported prevalence of potential lead exposure sources (n=26).

Potential exposure source Households reporting 
presence (%)
Water system with lead piping/solder 3 (12)
Soil 26 (100)
Traditional remedies 13 (50)
Canned food 23 (88)
Fish 26 (100)
Wrapped candy 26 (100)
Painted home/other painted buildings 16 (62)
Family lives near road designated as a highway 7 (27)
Family owns vehicle 10 (38)
Family sells petrol 0 (0)
Family has auto batteries in house 1 (4)
Family melts/recycles lead 1 (4)
Someone in family paints 4 (15)
Someone in family makes fishing weights 1 (4)
Occupational exposure: manufacturing 1 (4)
Occupational exposure: mining 0 (0)
Occupational exposure: fertilizers and pesticides 5 (19)
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