Protocol for measuring indoor exposure to coal fly ash and heavy metals, and neurobehavioural symptoms in children aged 6 to 14 years old
Introduction Fly ash is a waste product generated from burning coal for electricity. It is comprised of spherical particles ranging in size from 0.1 µm to over 100 µm in diameter that contain trace levels of heavy metals. Large countries such as China and India generate over 100 million tons per yea...
Main Authors: | Kristina M Zierold, Clara G Sears, Abby N Hagemeyer, Guy N Brock, Barbara J Polivka, Charlie H Zhang, Lonnie Sears |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2020-11-01
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Series: | BMJ Open |
Online Access: | https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/10/11/e038960.full |
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