Abstract :
Lead (Pb) is a dangerous element that is found in the fumes of gasolinefueled vehicles such as cars, motorcycle buses and others. Lead is usually used
as a mixture of gasoline fuel, its function in addition to increasing the power of
lubricants, also increases combustion efficiency, so that the performance of
motor vehicles increases. Lead with gasoline is burned in the engine, the
remaining 70% is released with exhaust emissions from combustion, and lead
discharged through the exhaust is one of the pollutants in the air. This is very
much felt by community groups who often and long contact with the source of
lead pollution which is called as high risk community. These groups include gas
station employees, garage workers, traffic police, parking attendants and others.
The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between lead (Pb)
levels in the air and lead (Pb) levels in the blood.
This research study of literature uses an observational method sourced
from three scientific journals in the span of the past 15 years with criteria for
men and women at the age of 6-50 years. Based on a review conducted the most
common examination method in this study used blood samples of more than 30.
The results showed that three journals stated that there was a significant
relationship between air lead levels and blood lead levels.
The conclusion of the journal review is that there is a significant
relationship between air lead (Pb) levels and blood lead (Pb) levels.