Blood lead levels in the adult population living in France the French Nutrition and Health Survey (ENNS 2006-2007)

► For the first time a survey provides national estimates of BLL for the adult population in France. ► The blood lead geometric mean (GM) in the population living in France was 25.7 μg/L [24.9-26.5]. ► The overall prevalence of elevated BLL (> 100 μg/L) was 1.7% [1.1-2.3%]. ► In 10 years GM dropped more than 60% (for men aged 18-28 years). ► The distribution of BLL in France was quite similar to that observed in other European countries.