Blood Lead Concentrations in Leather-Industry Workers Compared with Community Controls: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Cross-sectional study compares blood lead concentrations in leather industry workers and community controls, suggesting significant exposure risks.

Tannery workers displayed significantly elevated blood lead concentrations compared to controls, indicating health risks.
Blood lead levels for workers averaged 0.441 µg/dL, while controls had levels around −0.0225 µg/dL, showing a significant difference.
Analytical cross-sectional study involved 80 participants, equally split between tannery workers and community controls, focusing on lead exposure.
Findings emphasize the need for proper workplace exposure controls and regular biomonitoring to protect worker health.

Tahir et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Cross-sectional study compares blood lead concentrations in leather industry workers and community controls, suggesting significant exposure risks.