Association of Maternal Blood Lead Level During Pregnancy with Child Blood Lead Level and Pregnancy Outcome in Kuwait

High blood lead levels (BLL) in pregnancy are associated with poor pregnancy outcome and neuro-behavioral deficits in infants. We investigated the prevalence of high BLL in pregnant women and its impact on pregnancy outcome in Kuwait. Blood from 194 mother–infant pairs were analyzed for lead by Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry. Data were collected on birth weight, crown–heel length, head circumference, APGAR score, gestational age, and...