Disparity in Risk Factor Severity for Early Childhood Blood Lead among Predominantly African-American Black Children: The 1999 to 2010 US NHANES

Disparity in Risk Factor Severity for Early Childhood Blood Lead among Predominantly African-American Black Children: The 1999 to 2010 US NHANES

There is no safe detectable level of lead (Pb) in the blood of young children. In the United States, predominantly African-American Black children are exposed to more Pb and present with the highest mean blood lead levels (BLLs). However, racial disparity has not been fully examined within risk fact...

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Main Authors: Deniz Yeter, Ellen C. Banks, Michael Aschner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-02-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
african-american ethnicity
environmental justice
epidemiology
lead (pb) exposure
metal toxicology
racial disparity
pediatrics
public health
safe housing
socio-economics
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/5/1552

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