Measurement Technology of Bone Lead in Vivo and Its Applications

Lead is a major pollutant that can result in adverse health effects.Previous studies have showed that bone lead level is a better indicator of cumulative lead exposure than blood lead level.Over the past 20 years,bone lead measurement approaches have developed and been applied to occupational lead exposure,pregnant women and children's health,elderly disorders,and so on.Based on domestic and international reports,this article reviewed the principles,categories,and applications of bone lead measurement technology in vivo.