Exploring Childhood Lead Exposure through GIS: A Review of the Recent Literature
Childhood exposure to lead remains a critical health control problem in the US. Integration of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) into childhood lead exposure studies significantly enhanced identifying lead hazards in the environment and determining at risk children. Research indicates that the to...
Main Authors: | Cem Akkus, Esra Ozdenerol |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2014-06-01
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Series: | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/11/6/6314 |
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