RISK ANALYSIS OF DIETARY LEAD-EXPOSURE

Distribution of intake and lead levels in dietary and non-dietary sour ces and of lead absorption were used in a Monte-Carlo simulation to pr edict blood lead levels in populations of concern. Blood lead levels w ere determined with and without particular dietary sources, and added risk was estimated for each source. These calculations permit comparis ons of relative risk used to evaluate and limit: dietary exposure to l ead. Added risk of exposure to lead in wine, calcium supplements and c eramic-ware, and drinking water were calculated for adult men, pregnan t women, and children, respectively.