Use of a geographic information system to track smelter-related lead exposures in children: North Lake Macquarie, Australia, 1991–2002

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>To determine patterns of childhood lead exposure in a community living near a lead and zinc smelter in North Lake Macquarie, Australia between 1991 and 2002.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>An analysis of serial blood l...

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Main Authors: Bates Lucy, Sladden Tim, Willmore Alan, Dalton Craig B
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-07-01
Series:International Journal of Health Geographics
Online Access:http://www.ij-healthgeographics.com/content/5/1/30