The aim of this study is to investigate or uncover the
status of anthropogenic Lead in Sana’a city, as a pilot study
area and its impacts on children’s health. Thirty soil samples
were collected from least undisturbed surfaces in study area,
sieved to 63 microns, digested by hydrochloric acid and the
supernatant were analyzed for lead using the Atomic Absorption
spectrophotometer (AAS) available in the Geological
Survey Authority in Sana’a. Additionally, forty tap-water
samples were collected from the homes of 40 children residing
in the pilot study area and were analyzed for lead using the
same facility. Furthermore, whole blood samples were obtained
by venipuncture from the same 40 children (aged 2-6 years),
and were analyzed for hemoglobin and plasma blood lead
levels (PBLL) using the same facility. The results of blood,
soil and water analyses indicate generally high lead contents
in most samples compared to the standard international values
and the values of reference samples. The high levels of lead
in the samples may be attributed to lead pollution in the area
as a result of mainly vehicles emissions and burning of leaded
gasoline, besides other sources.