Behavioural development of school-aged children who live around a multi-metal sulphide mine in Guangdong province, China: a cross-sectional study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The deleterious biological effects of low-level, long-term exposure to heavy metals are well known, and children are the most susceptible population. Dabaoshan Mine in the southeast of Guangdong Province is at high risk of dischargin...

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Main Authors: Deng Xue-Qing, Chen Wei-Qing, Ling Wenhua, Wang Mao, Song Hong, Lu Ci-Yong, Bao Qing-Song, Hao Yuan-Tao, Rao Shaoqi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-07-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/217